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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.04, 3,199.28 and 672.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.04, 3,199.28 and 672.20 is: 1,008.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.04 : 3,199.28 = 672.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.04/3,199.28 = 672.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.04x = 3,199.28 × 672.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.04x = 2,150,556.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,556.02/2,133.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.21

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