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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.15, 2,137.73 and 1,333.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.15, 2,137.73 and 1,333.35 is: 2,000.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.15 : 2,137.73 = 1,333.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.15/2,137.73 = 1,333.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.15x = 2,137.73 × 1,333.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.15x = 2,850,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,342.30/1,425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,000.03

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