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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.99, 2,943.12 and 1,387.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.99, 2,943.12 and 1,387.59 is: 1,913.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.99 : 2,943.12 = 1,387.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.99/2,943.12 = 1,387.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.99x = 2,943.12 × 1,387.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.99x = 4,083,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,083,843.88/2,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,913.71

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