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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.81, 3,202.49 and 836.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.81, 3,202.49 and 836.11 is: 1,254.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.81 : 3,202.49 = 836.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.81/3,202.49 = 836.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.81x = 3,202.49 × 836.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.81x = 2,677,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,677,633.91/2,134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.27

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