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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.77, 3,199.94 and 1,037.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.77, 3,199.94 and 1,037.44 is: 1,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.77 : 3,199.94 = 1,037.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.77/3,199.94 = 1,037.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.77x = 3,199.94 × 1,037.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.77x = 3,319,724.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,319,724.57/2,133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,555.80

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