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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.82, 3,203.91 and 674.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.82, 3,203.91 and 674.94 is: 1,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.82 : 3,203.91 = 674.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.82/3,203.91 = 674.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.82x = 3,203.91 × 674.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.82x = 2,162,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,447.02/2,135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.47

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