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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.33, 3,204.59 and 675.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.33, 3,204.59 and 675.59 is: 1,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.33 : 3,204.59 = 675.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.33/3,204.59 = 675.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.33x = 3,204.59 × 675.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.33x = 2,164,969.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,969.56/2,136.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.41

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