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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.81, 3,203.72 and 675.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.81, 3,203.72 and 675.01 is: 1,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.81 : 3,203.72 = 675.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.81/3,203.72 = 675.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.81x = 3,203.72 × 675.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.81x = 2,162,546.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,546.20/2,135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.52

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