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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.86, 3,206.79 and 677.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.86, 3,206.79 and 677.13 is: 1,015.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.86 : 3,206.79 = 677.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.86/3,206.79 = 677.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.86x = 3,206.79 × 677.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.86x = 2,171,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,413.71/2,137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.70

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