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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.20, 3,200.40 and 746.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.20, 3,200.40 and 746.66 is: 1,120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.20 : 3,200.40 = 746.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.20/3,200.40 = 746.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.20x = 3,200.40 × 746.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.20x = 2,389,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,594.66/2,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.20

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