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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.41, 2,943.90 and 1,574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.41, 2,943.90 and 1,574.18 is: 2,172.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.41 : 2,943.90 = 1,574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.41/2,943.90 = 1,574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.41x = 2,943.90 × 1,574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.41x = 4,634,220.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,634,220.63/2,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,172.21

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