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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.15, 3,198.75 and 1,182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.15, 3,198.75 and 1,182.69 is: 1,773.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.15 : 3,198.75 = 1,182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.15/3,198.75 = 1,182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.15x = 3,198.75 × 1,182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.15x = 3,783,129.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,783,129.64/2,133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,773.49

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