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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.51, 3,200.87 and 835.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.51, 3,200.87 and 835.89 is: 1,254.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.51 : 3,200.87 = 835.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.51/3,200.87 = 835.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.51x = 3,200.87 × 835.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.51x = 2,675,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,575.22/2,133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.07

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