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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.50, 3,205.02 and 838.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.50, 3,205.02 and 838.26 is: 1,256.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.50 : 3,205.02 = 838.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.50/3,205.02 = 838.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.50x = 3,205.02 × 838.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.50x = 2,686,640.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,686,640.07/2,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.91

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