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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.02, 3,202.72 and 836.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.02, 3,202.72 and 836.50 is: 1,254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.02 : 3,202.72 = 836.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.02/3,202.72 = 836.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.02x = 3,202.72 × 836.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.02x = 2,679,075.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679,075.28/2,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.82

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