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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.69, 3,203.30 and 674.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.69, 3,203.30 and 674.85 is: 1,012.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.69 : 3,203.30 = 674.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.69/3,203.30 = 674.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.69x = 3,203.30 × 674.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.69x = 2,161,743.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,743.63/2,135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.20

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