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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.06, 2,941.56 and 1,503.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.06, 2,941.56 and 1,503.42 is: 2,073.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.06 : 2,941.56 = 1,503.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.06/2,941.56 = 1,503.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.06x = 2,941.56 × 1,503.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.06x = 4,422,400.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,400.14/2,133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.27

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