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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.57, 3,201.47 and 1,024.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.57, 3,201.47 and 1,024.25 is: 1,536.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.57 : 3,201.47 = 1,024.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.57/3,201.47 = 1,024.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.57x = 3,201.47 × 1,024.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.57x = 3,279,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,279,084.52/2,133.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.90

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