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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.50, 3,197.25 and 833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.50, 3,197.25 and 833.28 is: 1,249.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.50 : 3,197.25 = 833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.50/3,197.25 = 833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.50x = 3,197.25 × 833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.50x = 2,664,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,204.48/2,131.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.92

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