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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.34, 3,201.83 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.34, 3,201.83 and 673.47 is: 1,010.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.34 : 3,201.83 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.34/3,201.83 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.34x = 3,201.83 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.34x = 2,156,346.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,156,346.14/2,134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.31

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