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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.57, 3,200.40 and 672.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.57, 3,200.40 and 672.72 is: 1,009.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.57 : 3,200.40 = 672.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.57/3,200.40 = 672.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.57x = 3,200.40 × 672.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.57x = 2,152,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,973.09/2,133.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.09

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