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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.74, 3,201.02 and 835.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.74, 3,201.02 and 835.50 is: 1,252.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.74 : 3,201.02 = 835.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.74/3,201.02 = 835.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.74x = 3,201.02 × 835.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.74x = 2,674,452.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674,452.21/2,134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.82

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