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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.38, 2,943.87 and 1,574.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.38, 2,943.87 and 1,574.16 is: 2,172.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.38 : 2,943.87 = 1,574.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.38/2,943.87 = 1,574.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.38x = 2,943.87 × 1,574.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.38x = 4,634,122.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,122.40/2,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.20

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