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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.40, 3,204.06 and 1,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.40, 3,204.06 and 1,273 is: 1,911.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.40 : 3,204.06 = 1,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.40/3,204.06 = 1,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.40x = 3,204.06 × 1,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.40x = 4,078,768.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078,768.38/2,133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.86

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