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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.14, 3,201.48 and 673.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.14, 3,201.48 and 673.08 is: 1,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.14 : 3,201.48 = 673.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.14/3,201.48 = 673.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.14x = 3,201.48 × 673.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.14x = 2,154,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,852.16/2,134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.71

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