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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,172.30, 3,259.37 and 1,133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,172.30, 3,259.37 and 1,133.07 is: 1,700.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,172.30 : 3,259.37 = 1,133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,172.30/3,259.37 = 1,133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,172.30x = 3,259.37 × 1,133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,172.30x = 3,693,094.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,094.37/2,172.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.08

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