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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.77, 3,202.96 and 820.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.77, 3,202.96 and 820.16 is: 1,229.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.77 : 3,202.96 = 820.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.77/3,202.96 = 820.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.77x = 3,202.96 × 820.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.77x = 2,626,945.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,945.63/2,136.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.40

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