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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.67, 3,226.25 and 834.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.67, 3,226.25 and 834.10 is: 1,251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.67 : 3,226.25 = 834.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.67/3,226.25 = 834.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.67x = 3,226.25 × 834.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.67x = 2,691,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,015.13/2,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.25

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