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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.88, 3,202.98 and 836.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.88, 3,202.98 and 836.92 is: 1,255.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.88 : 3,202.98 = 836.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.88/3,202.98 = 836.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.88x = 3,202.98 × 836.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.88x = 2,680,638.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,638.02/2,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.05

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