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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.30, 3,203.50 and 675.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.30, 3,203.50 and 675.20 is: 1,012.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.30 : 3,203.50 = 675.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.30/3,203.50 = 675.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.30x = 3,203.50 × 675.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.30x = 2,163,003.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,163,003.20/2,136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.50

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