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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.58, 3,203.64 and 837.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.58, 3,203.64 and 837.15 is: 1,255.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.58 : 3,203.64 = 837.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.58/3,203.64 = 837.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.58x = 3,203.64 × 837.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.58x = 2,681,927.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,927.23/2,135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.83

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