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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.93, 3,206.85 and 677.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.93, 3,206.85 and 677.04 is: 1,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.93 : 3,206.85 = 677.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.93/3,206.85 = 677.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.93x = 3,206.85 × 677.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.93x = 2,171,169.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,169.20/2,137.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.55

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