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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.61, 3,199.70 and 746.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.61, 3,199.70 and 746.69 is: 1,119.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.61 : 3,199.70 = 746.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.61/3,199.70 = 746.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.61x = 3,199.70 × 746.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.61x = 2,389,169.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,169.86/2,133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.78

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