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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.77, 3,198.96 and 672.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.77, 3,198.96 and 672.12 is: 1,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.77 : 3,198.96 = 672.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.77/3,198.96 = 672.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.77x = 3,198.96 × 672.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.77x = 2,150,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,085.00/2,133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.65

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