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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133, 3,199.79 and 746.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133, 3,199.79 and 746.00 is: 1,119.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133 : 3,199.79 = 746.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133/3,199.79 = 746.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133x = 3,199.79 × 746.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133x = 2,387,053.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,053.20/2,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.11

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