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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.07, 3,200.51 and 1,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.07, 3,200.51 and 1,037.44 is: 1,556.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.07 : 3,200.51 = 1,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.07/3,200.51 = 1,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.07x = 3,200.51 × 1,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.07x = 3,320,343.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,320,343.69/2,133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.61

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