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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.03, 3,206.87 and 677.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.03, 3,206.87 and 677.20 is: 1,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.03 : 3,206.87 = 677.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.03/3,206.87 = 677.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.03x = 3,206.87 × 677.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.03x = 2,171,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,692.36/2,138.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.74

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