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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.14, 3,202.72 and 1,210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.14, 3,202.72 and 1,210.50 is: 1,817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.14 : 3,202.72 = 1,210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.14/3,202.72 = 1,210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.14x = 3,202.72 × 1,210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.14x = 3,876,892.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,892.56/2,133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.46

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