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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.95, 3,203.69 and 674.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.95, 3,203.69 and 674.98 is: 1,012.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.95 : 3,203.69 = 674.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.95/3,203.69 = 674.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.95x = 3,203.69 × 674.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.95x = 2,162,415.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,415.29/2,135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.39

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