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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.93, 3,200.65 and 672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.93, 3,200.65 and 672.28 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.93 : 3,200.65 = 672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.93/3,200.65 = 672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.93x = 3,200.65 × 672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.93x = 2,151,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,732.98/2,133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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