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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.55, 3,205.32 and 675.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.55, 3,205.32 and 675.58 is: 1,013.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.55 : 3,205.32 = 675.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.55/3,205.32 = 675.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.55x = 3,205.32 × 675.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.55x = 2,165,450.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,450.09/2,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.53

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