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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.64, 3,204.98 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.64, 3,204.98 and 675.80 is: 1,013.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.64 : 3,204.98 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.64/3,204.98 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.64x = 3,204.98 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.64x = 2,165,925.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,925.48/2,136.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.71

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