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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.35, 3,200.48 and 672.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.35, 3,200.48 and 672.50 is: 1,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.35 : 3,200.48 = 672.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.35/3,200.48 = 672.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.35x = 3,200.48 × 672.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.35x = 2,152,319.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,319.44/2,133.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.89

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