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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.86, 3,200.38 and 672.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.86, 3,200.38 and 672.62 is: 1,008.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.86 : 3,200.38 = 672.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.86/3,200.38 = 672.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.86x = 3,200.38 × 672.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.86x = 2,152,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,621.91/2,133.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.79

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