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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.13, 3,200.30 and 672.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.13, 3,200.30 and 672.43 is: 1,008.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.13 : 3,200.30 = 672.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.13/3,200.30 = 672.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.13x = 3,200.30 × 672.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.13x = 2,151,977.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,977.73/2,133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.84

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