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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.08, 3,201.39 and 835.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.08, 3,201.39 and 835.65 is: 1,253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.08 : 3,201.39 = 835.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.08/3,201.39 = 835.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.08x = 3,201.39 × 835.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.08x = 2,675,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,241.55/2,134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.58

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