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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.49, 3,203.73 and 675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.49, 3,203.73 and 675.73 is: 1,013.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.49 : 3,203.73 = 675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.49/3,203.73 = 675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.49x = 3,203.73 × 675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.49x = 2,164,856.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,856.47/2,136.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.28

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