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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.41, 3,204.93 and 675.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.41, 3,204.93 and 675.23 is: 1,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.41 : 3,204.93 = 675.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.41/3,204.93 = 675.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.41x = 3,204.93 × 675.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.41x = 2,164,064.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,064.88/2,136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.94

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