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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.25, 3,206.21 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.25, 3,206.21 and 676.40 is: 1,014.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.25 : 3,206.21 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.25/3,206.21 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.25x = 3,206.21 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.25x = 2,168,661.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,661.03/2,137.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.70

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