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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.77, 3,200.94 and 1,037.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.77, 3,200.94 and 1,037.76 is: 1,556.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.77 : 3,200.94 = 1,037.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.77/3,200.94 = 1,037.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.77x = 3,200.94 × 1,037.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.77x = 3,321,807.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,321,807.49/2,134.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.05

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