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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,073.33, 3,111.21 and 1,149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,073.33, 3,111.21 and 1,149.66 is: 1,725.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,073.33 : 3,111.21 = 1,149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,073.33/3,111.21 = 1,149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,073.33x = 3,111.21 × 1,149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,073.33x = 3,576,833.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,833.69/2,073.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.16

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