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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.84, 3,206.74 and 676.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.84, 3,206.74 and 676.72 is: 1,015.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.84 : 3,206.74 = 676.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.84/3,206.74 = 676.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.84x = 3,206.74 × 676.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.84x = 2,170,065.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,065.09/2,137.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.07

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