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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.02, 3,198.87 and 833.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.02, 3,198.87 and 833.70 is: 1,249.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.02 : 3,198.87 = 833.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.02/3,198.87 = 833.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.02x = 3,198.87 × 833.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.02x = 2,666,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,666,897.92/2,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.71

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