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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.17, 3,204.17 and 674.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.17, 3,204.17 and 674.93 is: 1,012.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.17 : 3,204.17 = 674.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.17/3,204.17 = 674.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.17x = 3,204.17 × 674.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.17x = 2,162,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,590.46/2,136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.37

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