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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.04, 3,202.36 and 674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.04, 3,202.36 and 674.20 is: 1,011.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.04 : 3,202.36 = 674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.04/3,202.36 = 674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.04x = 3,202.36 × 674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.04x = 2,159,031.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,031.11/2,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.24

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