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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.30, 3,198.77 and 746.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.30, 3,198.77 and 746.27 is: 1,118.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.30 : 3,198.77 = 746.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.30/3,198.77 = 746.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.30x = 3,198.77 × 746.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.30x = 2,387,146.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,387,146.09/2,133.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.99

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