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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.81, 3,203.35 and 674.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.81, 3,203.35 and 674.75 is: 1,012.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.81 : 3,203.35 = 674.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.81/3,203.35 = 674.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.81x = 3,203.35 × 674.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.81x = 2,161,460.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,161,460.41/2,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.01

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