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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,167.98, 3,251.05 and 833.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,167.98, 3,251.05 and 833.56 is: 1,249.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,167.98 : 3,251.05 = 833.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,167.98/3,251.05 = 833.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,167.98x = 3,251.05 × 833.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,167.98x = 2,709,945.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,709,945.24/2,167.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.99

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