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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.06, 3,197.82 and 834.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.06, 3,197.82 and 834.44 is: 1,251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.06 : 3,197.82 = 834.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.06/3,197.82 = 834.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.06x = 3,197.82 × 834.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.06x = 2,668,388.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,388.92/2,132.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.55

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