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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.38, 3,199.88 and 747.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.38, 3,199.88 and 747.38 is: 1,121.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.38 : 3,199.88 = 747.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.38/3,199.88 = 747.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.38x = 3,199.88 × 747.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.38x = 2,391,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,526.31/2,133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.00

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