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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.33, 2,944.26 and 1,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.33, 2,944.26 and 1,248.96 is: 1,723.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.33 : 2,944.26 = 1,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.33/2,944.26 = 1,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.33x = 2,944.26 × 1,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.33x = 3,677,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,262.97/2,133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.72

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