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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.48, 3,199.86 and 672.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.48, 3,199.86 and 672.42 is: 1,008.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.48 : 3,199.86 = 672.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.48/3,199.86 = 672.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.48x = 3,199.86 × 672.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.48x = 2,151,649.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,649.86/2,133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.52

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