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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.71, 3,203.16 and 836.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.71, 3,203.16 and 836.88 is: 1,255.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.71 : 3,203.16 = 836.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.71/3,203.16 = 836.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.71x = 3,203.16 × 836.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.71x = 2,680,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,660.54/2,135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.16

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