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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.12, 3,198.45 and 833.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.12, 3,198.45 and 833.42 is: 1,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.12 : 3,198.45 = 833.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.12/3,198.45 = 833.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.12x = 3,198.45 × 833.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.12x = 2,665,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665,663.32/2,132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.24

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