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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.10, 3,229.82 and 837.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.10, 3,229.82 and 837.95 is: 1,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.10 : 3,229.82 = 837.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.10/3,229.82 = 837.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.10x = 3,229.82 × 837.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.10x = 2,706,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706,407.33/2,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.98

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