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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.20, 3,202.08 and 836.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.20, 3,202.08 and 836.56 is: 1,255.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.20 : 3,202.08 = 836.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.20/3,202.08 = 836.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.20x = 3,202.08 × 836.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.20x = 2,678,732.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,732.04/2,134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.15

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