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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.00, 3,199.92 and 671.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.00, 3,199.92 and 671.81 is: 1,007.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.00 : 3,199.92 = 671.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.00/3,199.92 = 671.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.00x = 3,199.92 × 671.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.00x = 2,149,722.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,722.26/2,133.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.84

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