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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.46, 3,206.18 and 676.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.46, 3,206.18 and 676.61 is: 1,014.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.46 : 3,206.18 = 676.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.46/3,206.18 = 676.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.46x = 3,206.18 × 676.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.46x = 2,169,333.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,333.45/2,137.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.91

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