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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.01, 2,943.98 and 1,387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.01, 2,943.98 and 1,387.61 is: 1,915.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.01 : 2,943.98 = 1,387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.01/2,943.98 = 1,387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.01x = 2,943.98 × 1,387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.01x = 4,085,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,085,089.15/2,133.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,915.18

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