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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.08, 3,202.44 and 837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.08, 3,202.44 and 837.44 is: 1,255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.08 : 3,202.44 = 837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.08/3,202.44 = 837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.08x = 3,202.44 × 837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.08x = 2,681,851.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681,851.35/2,136.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.50

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