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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.11, 3,201.42 and 1,038.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.11, 3,201.42 and 1,038.35 is: 1,558.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.11 : 3,201.42 = 1,038.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.11/3,201.42 = 1,038.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.11x = 3,201.42 × 1,038.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.11x = 3,324,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,194.46/2,133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.38

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