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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.80, 3,226.68 and 836.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.80, 3,226.68 and 836.16 is: 1,253.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.80 : 3,226.68 = 836.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.80/3,226.68 = 836.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.80x = 3,226.68 × 836.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.80x = 2,698,020.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,020.75/2,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.84

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