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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.73, 3,205.40 and 675.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.73, 3,205.40 and 675.55 is: 1,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.73 : 3,205.40 = 675.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.73/3,205.40 = 675.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.73x = 3,205.40 × 675.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.73x = 2,165,407.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,407.97/2,136.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.42

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