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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.82, 3,205.58 and 675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.82, 3,205.58 and 675.63 is: 1,013.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.82 : 3,205.58 = 675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.82/3,205.58 = 675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.82x = 3,205.58 × 675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.82x = 2,165,786.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,786.02/2,136.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.56

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