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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.75, 3,200.60 and 836.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.75, 3,200.60 and 836.13 is: 1,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.75 : 3,200.60 = 836.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.75/3,200.60 = 836.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.75x = 3,200.60 × 836.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.75x = 2,676,117.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,117.68/2,133.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.19

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