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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,132.73, 3,200.31 and 1,402.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,132.73, 3,200.31 and 1,402.65 is: 2,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,132.73 : 3,200.31 = 1,402.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,132.73/3,200.31 = 1,402.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,132.73x = 3,200.31 × 1,402.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,132.73x = 4,488,914.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,914.82/2,132.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.77

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