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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.44, 3,201.84 and 673.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.44, 3,201.84 and 673.68 is: 1,010.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.44 : 3,201.84 = 673.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.44/3,201.84 = 673.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.44x = 3,201.84 × 673.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.44x = 2,157,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,015.57/2,134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.58

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