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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.74, 3,199.17 and 1,091.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.74, 3,199.17 and 1,091.73 is: 1,636.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.74 : 3,199.17 = 1,091.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.74/3,199.17 = 1,091.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.74x = 3,199.17 × 1,091.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.74x = 3,492,629.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,492,629.86/2,133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.86

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