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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.84, 3,202.72 and 836.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.84, 3,202.72 and 836.31 is: 1,254.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.84 : 3,202.72 = 836.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.84/3,202.72 = 836.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.84x = 3,202.72 × 836.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.84x = 2,678,466.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,466.76/2,134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.65

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