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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.33, 3,205.50 and 820.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.33, 3,205.50 and 820.63 is: 1,230.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.33 : 3,205.50 = 820.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.33/3,205.50 = 820.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.33x = 3,205.50 × 820.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.33x = 2,630,529.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,630,529.47/2,137.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.75

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