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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.32, 2,941.26 and 1,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.32, 2,941.26 and 1,346 is: 1,855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.32 : 2,941.26 = 1,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.32/2,941.26 = 1,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.32x = 2,941.26 × 1,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.32x = 3,958,935.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,935.96/2,133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,855.76

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