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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.58, 3,199.59 and 746.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.58, 3,199.59 and 746.80 is: 1,119.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.58 : 3,199.59 = 746.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.58/3,199.59 = 746.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.58x = 3,199.59 × 746.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.58x = 2,389,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,453.81/2,133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.93

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