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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.25, 2,944.01 and 1,201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.25, 2,944.01 and 1,201.81 is: 1,658.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.25 : 2,944.01 = 1,201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.25/2,944.01 = 1,201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.25x = 2,944.01 × 1,201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.25x = 3,538,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,538,140.66/2,133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.57

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