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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.24, 3,202.83 and 835.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.24, 3,202.83 and 835.79 is: 1,253.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.24 : 3,202.83 = 835.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.24/3,202.83 = 835.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.24x = 3,202.83 × 835.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.24x = 2,676,877.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676,877.27/2,135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.67

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