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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.69, 3,204 and 675.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.69, 3,204 and 675.03 is: 1,012.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.69 : 3,204 = 675.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.69/3,204 = 675.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.69x = 3,204 × 675.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.69x = 2,162,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,162,796.12/2,136.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.22

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