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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.56, 3,200.07 and 835.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.56, 3,200.07 and 835.94 is: 1,253.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.56 : 3,200.07 = 835.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.56/3,200.07 = 835.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.56x = 3,200.07 × 835.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.56x = 2,675,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,066.52/2,133.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.80

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