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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.27, 3,198.69 and 1,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.27, 3,198.69 and 1,036.26 is: 1,553.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.27 : 3,198.69 = 1,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.27/3,198.69 = 1,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.27x = 3,198.69 × 1,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.27x = 3,314,674.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,314,674.50/2,133.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.80

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