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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.39, 3,199.50 and 672.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.39, 3,199.50 and 672.51 is: 1,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.39 : 3,199.50 = 672.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.39/3,199.50 = 672.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.39x = 3,199.50 × 672.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.39x = 2,151,695.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,695.75/2,133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.58

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