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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.02, 3,201.17 and 673.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.02, 3,201.17 and 673.23 is: 1,009.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.02 : 3,201.17 = 673.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.02/3,201.17 = 673.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.02x = 3,201.17 × 673.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.02x = 2,155,120.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,120.31/2,134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.89

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