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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.60, 3,203.85 and 837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.60, 3,203.85 and 837.07 is: 1,255.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.60 : 3,203.85 = 837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.60/3,203.85 = 837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.60x = 3,203.85 × 837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.60x = 2,681,830.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,830.70/2,135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.77

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