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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133, 2,943.54 and 1,201.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133, 2,943.54 and 1,201.50 is: 1,658.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133 : 2,943.54 = 1,201.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133/2,943.54 = 1,201.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133x = 2,943.54 × 1,201.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133x = 3,536,663.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,536,663.31/2,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.07

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