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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.23, 3,197.34 and 832.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.23, 3,197.34 and 832.71 is: 1,249.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.23 : 3,197.34 = 832.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.23/3,197.34 = 832.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.23x = 3,197.34 × 832.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.23x = 2,662,456.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662,456.99/2,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.26

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