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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.66, 3,206.12 and 676.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.66, 3,206.12 and 676.49 is: 1,014.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.66 : 3,206.12 = 676.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.66/3,206.12 = 676.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.66x = 3,206.12 × 676.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.66x = 2,168,888.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,888.71/2,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.61

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