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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.40, 3,200.28 and 672.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.40, 3,200.28 and 672.52 is: 1,008.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.40 : 3,200.28 = 672.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.40/3,200.28 = 672.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.40x = 3,200.28 × 672.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.40x = 2,152,252.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,252.31/2,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.84

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