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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.29, 3,205.59 and 676.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.29, 3,205.59 and 676.11 is: 1,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.29 : 3,205.59 = 676.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.29/3,205.59 = 676.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.29x = 3,205.59 × 676.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.29x = 2,167,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,331.45/2,137.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.06

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