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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.70, 3,205.20 and 676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.70, 3,205.20 and 676.06 is: 1,014.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.70 : 3,205.20 = 676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.70/3,205.20 = 676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.70x = 3,205.20 × 676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.70x = 2,166,907.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,907.51/2,136.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.14

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