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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.02, 3,199.17 and 836.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.02, 3,199.17 and 836.40 is: 1,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.02 : 3,199.17 = 836.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.02/3,199.17 = 836.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.02x = 3,199.17 × 836.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.02x = 2,675,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,785.79/2,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.87

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