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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.05, 3,200.50 and 747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.05, 3,200.50 and 747.38 is: 1,121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.05 : 3,200.50 = 747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.05/3,200.50 = 747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.05x = 3,200.50 × 747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.05x = 2,391,989.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,989.69/2,133.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.39

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