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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.14, 3,205.44 and 837.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.14, 3,205.44 and 837.63 is: 1,256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.14 : 3,205.44 = 837.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.14/3,205.44 = 837.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.14x = 3,205.44 × 837.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.14x = 2,684,972.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,972.71/2,137.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.34

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