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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.46, 2,943.70 and 1,248.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.46, 2,943.70 and 1,248.85 is: 1,723.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.46 : 2,943.70 = 1,248.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.46/2,943.70 = 1,248.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.46x = 2,943.70 × 1,248.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.46x = 3,676,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,239.75/2,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.14

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