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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.66, 3,206.20 and 676.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.66, 3,206.20 and 676.96 is: 1,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.66 : 3,206.20 = 676.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.66/3,206.20 = 676.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.66x = 3,206.20 × 676.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.66x = 2,170,469.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,469.15/2,137.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.35

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