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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.32, 3,196.85 and 1,036.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.32, 3,196.85 and 1,036.44 is: 1,553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.32 : 3,196.85 = 1,036.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.32/3,196.85 = 1,036.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.32x = 3,196.85 × 1,036.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.32x = 3,313,338.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,313,338.03/2,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.14

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