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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.40, 3,198.42 and 834.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.40, 3,198.42 and 834.24 is: 1,251.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.40 : 3,198.42 = 834.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.40/3,198.42 = 834.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.40x = 3,198.42 × 834.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.40x = 2,668,249.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668,249.90/2,132.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.29

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