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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.05, 3,199.86 and 1,037.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.05, 3,199.86 and 1,037.27 is: 1,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.05 : 3,199.86 = 1,037.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.05/3,199.86 = 1,037.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.05x = 3,199.86 × 1,037.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.05x = 3,319,118.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,118.78/2,133.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.04

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