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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.60, 3,201.12 and 1,023.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.60, 3,201.12 and 1,023.90 is: 1,536.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.60 : 3,201.12 = 1,023.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.60/3,201.12 = 1,023.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.60x = 3,201.12 × 1,023.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.60x = 3,277,626.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,277,626.77/2,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.20

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