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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.02, 3,199.60 and 672.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.02, 3,199.60 and 672.06 is: 1,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.02 : 3,199.60 = 672.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.02/3,199.60 = 672.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.02x = 3,199.60 × 672.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.02x = 2,150,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,323.18/2,133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.11

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