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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.64, 3,204 and 674.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.64, 3,204 and 674.80 is: 1,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.64 : 3,204 = 674.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.64/3,204 = 674.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.64x = 3,204 × 674.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.64x = 2,162,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,059.20/2,135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.37

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