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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.98, 3,202.07 and 673.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.98, 3,202.07 and 673.74 is: 1,010.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.98 : 3,202.07 = 673.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.98/3,202.07 = 673.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.98x = 3,202.07 × 673.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.98x = 2,157,359.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,359.27/2,134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.48

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