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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.62, 3,203.16 and 674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.62, 3,203.16 and 674.38 is: 1,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.62 : 3,203.16 = 674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.62/3,203.16 = 674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.62x = 3,203.16 × 674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.62x = 2,160,147.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,147.04/2,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.48

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