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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.38, 3,203.39 and 836.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.38, 3,203.39 and 836.76 is: 1,255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.38 : 3,203.39 = 836.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.38/3,203.39 = 836.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.38x = 3,203.39 × 836.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.38x = 2,680,468.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,468.62/2,134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.85

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