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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.72, 2,944.56 and 1,202.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.72, 2,944.56 and 1,202.28 is: 1,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.72 : 2,944.56 = 1,202.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.72/2,944.56 = 1,202.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.72x = 2,944.56 × 1,202.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.72x = 3,540,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,540,185.60/2,133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.16

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