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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.17, 3,200.13 and 964.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.17, 3,200.13 and 964.53 is: 1,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.17 : 3,200.13 = 964.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.17/3,200.13 = 964.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.17x = 3,200.13 × 964.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.17x = 3,086,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,086,621.39/2,134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.29

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