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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.42, 3,200.21 and 672.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.42, 3,200.21 and 672.58 is: 1,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.42 : 3,200.21 = 672.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.42/3,200.21 = 672.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.42x = 3,200.21 × 672.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.42x = 2,152,397.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,397.24/2,133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.90

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