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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,131.58, 3,197.48 and 833.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,131.58, 3,197.48 and 833.36 is: 1,250.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,131.58 : 3,197.48 = 833.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,131.58/3,197.48 = 833.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,131.58x = 3,197.48 × 833.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,131.58x = 2,664,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664,631.78/2,131.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.07

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