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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.72, 3,201.72 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.72, 3,201.72 and 835.20 is: 1,253.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.72 : 3,201.72 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.72/3,201.72 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.72x = 3,201.72 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.72x = 2,674,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,076.54/2,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.25

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