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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.13, 3,198.51 and 833.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.13, 3,198.51 and 833.51 is: 1,250.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.13 : 3,198.51 = 833.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.13/3,198.51 = 833.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.13x = 3,198.51 × 833.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.13x = 2,665,974.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,974.08/2,131.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.97

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