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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.70, 3,201.45 and 1,038.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.70, 3,201.45 and 1,038.07 is: 1,557.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.70 : 3,201.45 = 1,038.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.70/3,201.45 = 1,038.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.70x = 3,201.45 × 1,038.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.70x = 3,323,329.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,329.20/2,133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.54

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