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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.39, 3,223.88 and 834.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.39, 3,223.88 and 834.09 is: 1,250.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.39 : 3,223.88 = 834.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.39/3,223.88 = 834.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.39x = 3,223.88 × 834.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.39x = 2,689,001.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,001.90/2,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.47

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