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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.66, 2,944.92 and 1,386.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.66, 2,944.92 and 1,386.32 is: 1,913.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.66 : 2,944.92 = 1,386.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.66/2,944.92 = 1,386.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.66x = 2,944.92 × 1,386.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.66x = 4,082,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082,609.14/2,133.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.43

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