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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.66, 3,203.48 and 820.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.66, 3,203.48 and 820.01 is: 1,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.66 : 3,203.48 = 820.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.66/3,203.48 = 820.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.66x = 3,203.48 × 820.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.66x = 2,626,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,895.69/2,135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.02

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