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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.55, 3,204.79 and 675.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.55, 3,204.79 and 675.70 is: 1,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.55 : 3,204.79 = 675.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.55/3,204.79 = 675.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.55x = 3,204.79 × 675.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.55x = 2,165,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,491.34/2,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.54

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