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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.44, 3,202.32 and 1,437.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.44, 3,202.32 and 1,437.92 is: 2,158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.44 : 3,202.32 = 1,437.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.44/3,202.32 = 1,437.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.44x = 3,202.32 × 1,437.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.44x = 4,604,679.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604,679.97/2,133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.34

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