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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.36, 3,200.52 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.36, 3,200.52 and 652.71 is: 979.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.36 : 3,200.52 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.36/3,200.52 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.36x = 3,200.52 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.36x = 2,089,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,011.41/2,133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.21

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