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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.35, 3,197.84 and 816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.35, 3,197.84 and 816.75 is: 1,224.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.35 : 3,197.84 = 816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.35/3,197.84 = 816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.35x = 3,197.84 × 816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.35x = 2,611,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,611,823.99/2,133.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.28

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