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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.88, 3,202.02 and 1,160.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.88, 3,202.02 and 1,160.05 is: 1,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.88 : 3,202.02 = 1,160.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.88/3,202.02 = 1,160.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.88x = 3,202.02 × 1,160.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.88x = 3,714,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,714,503.30/2,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.73

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