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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,133.99, 2,944.97 and 1,249.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,133.99, 2,944.97 and 1,249.83 is: 1,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,133.99 : 2,944.97 = 1,249.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,133.99/2,944.97 = 1,249.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,133.99x = 2,944.97 × 1,249.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,133.99x = 3,680,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,711.86/2,133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.80

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