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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.07, 3,213.84 and 826.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.07, 3,213.84 and 826.92 is: 1,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.07 : 3,213.84 = 826.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.07/3,213.84 = 826.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.07x = 3,213.84 × 826.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.07x = 2,657,588.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,657,588.57/2,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.09

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