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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.32, 3,198.89 and 833.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.32, 3,198.89 and 833.71 is: 1,250.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.32 : 3,198.89 = 833.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.32/3,198.89 = 833.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.32x = 3,198.89 × 833.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.32x = 2,666,946.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,946.58/2,132.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.73

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