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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.52, 3,204.92 and 675.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.52, 3,204.92 and 675.73 is: 1,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.52 : 3,204.92 = 675.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.52/3,204.92 = 675.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.52x = 3,204.92 × 675.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.52x = 2,165,660.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,660.59/2,136.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.64

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