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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.88, 3,203.91 and 675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.88, 3,203.91 and 675.06 is: 1,012.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.88 : 3,203.91 = 675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.88/3,203.91 = 675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.88x = 3,203.91 × 675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.88x = 2,162,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,831.48/2,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.62

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