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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.53, 3,200.12 and 672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.53, 3,200.12 and 672.69 is: 1,008.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.53 : 3,200.12 = 672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.53/3,200.12 = 672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.53x = 3,200.12 × 672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.53x = 2,152,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,688.72/2,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.98

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