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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.40, 2,942.82 and 1,346.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.40, 2,942.82 and 1,346.04 is: 1,856.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.40 : 2,942.82 = 1,346.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.40/2,942.82 = 1,346.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.40x = 2,942.82 × 1,346.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.40x = 3,961,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961,153.43/2,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.73

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