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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.41, 3,206.57 and 676.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.41, 3,206.57 and 676.68 is: 1,015.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.41 : 3,206.57 = 676.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.41/3,206.57 = 676.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.41x = 3,206.57 × 676.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.41x = 2,169,802.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,802.37/2,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.16

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