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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.02, 3,199.72 and 834.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.02, 3,199.72 and 834.50 is: 1,251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.02 : 3,199.72 = 834.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.02/3,199.72 = 834.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.02x = 3,199.72 × 834.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.02x = 2,670,166.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670,166.34/2,133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.82

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