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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.52, 3,198.48 and 833.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.52, 3,198.48 and 833.88 is: 1,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.52 : 3,198.48 = 833.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.52/3,198.48 = 833.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.52x = 3,198.48 × 833.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.52x = 2,667,148.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,667,148.50/2,132.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.70

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