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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.05, 3,205.55 and 676.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.05, 3,205.55 and 676.22 is: 1,014.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.05 : 3,205.55 = 676.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.05/3,205.55 = 676.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.05x = 3,205.55 × 676.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.05x = 2,167,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,642.68/2,137.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.32

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