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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.55, 3,203.73 and 674.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.55, 3,203.73 and 674.92 is: 1,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.55 : 3,203.73 = 674.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.55/3,203.73 = 674.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.55x = 3,203.73 × 674.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.55x = 2,162,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,242.06/2,135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.50

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