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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.48, 3,199.36 and 834.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.48, 3,199.36 and 834.56 is: 1,252.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.48 : 3,199.36 = 834.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.48/3,199.36 = 834.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.48x = 3,199.36 × 834.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.48x = 2,670,057.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,057.88/2,132.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.09

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