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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.88, 3,205.28 and 676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.88, 3,205.28 and 676.12 is: 1,014.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.88 : 3,205.28 = 676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.88/3,205.28 = 676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.88x = 3,205.28 × 676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.88x = 2,167,153.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,153.91/2,136.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.17

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