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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.49, 3,197.46 and 1,092.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.49, 3,197.46 and 1,092.61 is: 1,637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.49 : 3,197.46 = 1,092.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.49/3,197.46 = 1,092.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.49x = 3,197.46 × 1,092.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.49x = 3,493,576.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,493,576.77/2,133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.49

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