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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,129.39, 3,192.20 and 831.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,129.39, 3,192.20 and 831.77 is: 1,246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,129.39 : 3,192.20 = 831.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,129.39/3,192.20 = 831.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,129.39x = 3,192.20 × 831.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,129.39x = 2,655,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,655,172.04/2,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.92

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