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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.28, 2,943.76 and 1,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.28, 2,943.76 and 1,248.96 is: 1,723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.28 : 2,943.76 = 1,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.28/2,943.76 = 1,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.28x = 2,943.76 × 1,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.28x = 3,676,638.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,638.49/2,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.47

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