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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.45, 3,200.18 and 1,149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.45, 3,200.18 and 1,149.30 is: 1,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.45 : 3,200.18 = 1,149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.45/3,200.18 = 1,149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.45x = 3,200.18 × 1,149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.45x = 3,677,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,961.13/2,133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.95

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