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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.44, 3,199.84 and 817.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.44, 3,199.84 and 817.45 is: 1,225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.44 : 3,199.84 = 817.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.44/3,199.84 = 817.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.44x = 3,199.84 × 817.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.44x = 2,615,699.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,699.16/2,134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.47

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