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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.87, 3,205.17 and 675.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.87, 3,205.17 and 675.63 is: 1,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.87 : 3,205.17 = 675.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.87/3,205.17 = 675.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.87x = 3,205.17 × 675.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.87x = 2,165,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,165,509.01/2,136.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.40

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