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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.41, 3,200.50 and 727.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.41, 3,200.50 and 727.75 is: 1,091.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.41 : 3,200.50 = 727.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.41/3,200.50 = 727.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.41x = 3,200.50 × 727.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.41x = 2,329,160.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,160.24/2,133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.75

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