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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.76, 3,202.92 and 1,211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.76, 3,202.92 and 1,211.12 is: 1,817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.76 : 3,202.92 = 1,211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.76/3,202.92 = 1,211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.76x = 3,202.92 × 1,211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.76x = 3,879,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,120.47/2,133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,817.97

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