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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.83, 3,197.61 and 1,036.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.83, 3,197.61 and 1,036.94 is: 1,553.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.83 : 3,197.61 = 1,036.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.83/3,197.61 = 1,036.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.83x = 3,197.61 × 1,036.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.83x = 3,315,729.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,315,729.71/2,133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.89

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