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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.28, 2,944.56 and 1,347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.28, 2,944.56 and 1,347.85 is: 1,860.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.28 : 2,944.56 = 1,347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.28/2,944.56 = 1,347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.28x = 2,944.56 × 1,347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.28x = 3,968,825.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,825.20/2,133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.43

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