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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.48, 3,200.64 and 835.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.48, 3,200.64 and 835.08 is: 1,252.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.48 : 3,200.64 = 835.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.48/3,200.64 = 835.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.48x = 3,200.64 × 835.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.48x = 2,672,790.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672,790.45/2,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.78

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