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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.01, 3,229.56 and 836.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.01, 3,229.56 and 836.85 is: 1,255.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.01 : 3,229.56 = 836.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.01/3,229.56 = 836.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.01x = 3,229.56 × 836.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.01x = 2,702,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702,657.29/2,153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,255.29

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