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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.59, 3,200.39 and 834.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.59, 3,200.39 and 834.14 is: 1,251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.59 : 3,200.39 = 834.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.59/3,200.39 = 834.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.59x = 3,200.39 × 834.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.59x = 2,669,553.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669,553.14/2,133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.21

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