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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.44, 3,201.48 and 835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.44, 3,201.48 and 835.56 is: 1,253.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.44 : 3,201.48 = 835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.44/3,201.48 = 835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.44x = 3,201.48 × 835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.44x = 2,675,028.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675,028.63/2,134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.27

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