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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.78, 3,200.64 and 746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.78, 3,200.64 and 746.73 is: 1,120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.78 : 3,200.64 = 746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.78/3,200.64 = 746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.78x = 3,200.64 × 746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.78x = 2,390,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,013.91/2,133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.08

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