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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.82, 3,197.67 and 832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.82, 3,197.67 and 832.12 is: 1,248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.82 : 3,197.67 = 832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.82/3,197.67 = 832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.82x = 3,197.67 × 832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.82x = 2,660,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,845.16/2,130.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.74

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