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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.96, 3,200.16 and 964.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.96, 3,200.16 and 964.84 is: 1,446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.96 : 3,200.16 = 964.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.96/3,200.16 = 964.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.96x = 3,200.16 × 964.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.96x = 3,087,642.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,642.37/2,134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.23

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