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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.46, 2,943.75 and 1,347.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.46, 2,943.75 and 1,347.09 is: 1,858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.46 : 2,943.75 = 1,347.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.46/2,943.75 = 1,347.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.46x = 2,943.75 × 1,347.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.46x = 3,965,496.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,496.19/2,133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,858.72

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