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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.22, 3,199.02 and 834.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.22, 3,199.02 and 834.52 is: 1,251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.22 : 3,199.02 = 834.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.22/3,199.02 = 834.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.22x = 3,199.02 × 834.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.22x = 2,669,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,646.17/2,133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.46

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