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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.08, 3,197.55 and 1,037.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.08, 3,197.55 and 1,037.66 is: 1,555.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.08 : 3,197.55 = 1,037.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.08/3,197.55 = 1,037.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.08x = 3,197.55 × 1,037.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.08x = 3,317,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,317,969.73/2,133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.48

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