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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.24, 3,204.46 and 675.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.24, 3,204.46 and 675.51 is: 1,013.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.24 : 3,204.46 = 675.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.24/3,204.46 = 675.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.24x = 3,204.46 × 675.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.24x = 2,164,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,644.77/2,136.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.30

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