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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.29, 2,944.40 and 1,347.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.29, 2,944.40 and 1,347.18 is: 1,859.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.29 : 2,944.40 = 1,347.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.29/2,944.40 = 1,347.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.29x = 2,944.40 × 1,347.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.29x = 3,966,630.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,630.06/2,133.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.40

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