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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.56, 3,206.28 and 838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.56, 3,206.28 and 838.08 is: 1,257.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.56 : 3,206.28 = 838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.56/3,206.28 = 838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.56x = 3,206.28 × 838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.56x = 2,687,119.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,687,119.14/2,137.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257.10

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