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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.30, 3,224.42 and 834.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.30, 3,224.42 and 834.67 is: 1,251.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.30 : 3,224.42 = 834.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.30/3,224.42 = 834.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.30x = 3,224.42 × 834.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.30x = 2,691,326.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,326.64/2,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.61

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