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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.24, 3,200.92 and 901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.24, 3,200.92 and 901.76 is: 1,353.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.24 : 3,200.92 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.24/3,200.92 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.24x = 3,200.92 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.24x = 2,886,461.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886,461.62/2,133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.09

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