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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.97, 3,202.62 and 819.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.97, 3,202.62 and 819.35 is: 1,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.97 : 3,202.62 = 819.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.97/3,202.62 = 819.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.97x = 3,202.62 × 819.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.97x = 2,624,066.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624,066.70/2,134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.09

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