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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.68, 3,199.68 and 652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.68, 3,199.68 and 652.44 is: 978.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.68 : 3,199.68 = 652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.68/3,199.68 = 652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.68x = 3,199.68 × 652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.68x = 2,087,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,599.22/2,133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.40

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