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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.02, 3,225.99 and 834.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.02, 3,225.99 and 834.35 is: 1,251.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.02 : 3,225.99 = 834.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.02/3,225.99 = 834.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.02x = 3,225.99 × 834.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.02x = 2,691,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691,604.76/2,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.32

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