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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.81, 3,201.86 and 673.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.81, 3,201.86 and 673.75 is: 1,010.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.81 : 3,201.86 = 673.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.81/3,201.86 = 673.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.81x = 3,201.86 × 673.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.81x = 2,157,249.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,249.81/2,134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.51

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