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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.76, 2,944 and 1,377.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.76, 2,944 and 1,377.22 is: 1,900.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.76 : 2,944 = 1,377.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.76/2,944 = 1,377.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.76x = 2,944 × 1,377.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.76x = 4,054,535.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,535.68/2,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.18

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