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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.20, 3,205.80 and 676.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.20, 3,205.80 and 676.46 is: 1,014.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.20 : 3,205.80 = 676.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.20/3,205.80 = 676.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.20x = 3,205.80 × 676.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.20x = 2,168,595.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,595.47/2,137.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.69

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