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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.45, 3,205.28 and 675.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.45, 3,205.28 and 675.61 is: 1,013.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.45 : 3,205.28 = 675.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.45/3,205.28 = 675.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.45x = 3,205.28 × 675.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.45x = 2,165,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,519.22/2,136.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.61

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