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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.12, 3,226.41 and 834.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.12, 3,226.41 and 834.87 is: 1,252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.12 : 3,226.41 = 834.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.12/3,226.41 = 834.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.12x = 3,226.41 × 834.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.12x = 2,693,632.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,693,632.92/2,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.20

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