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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.10, 3,207.60 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.10, 3,207.60 and 677.40 is: 1,016.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.10 : 3,207.60 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.10/3,207.60 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.10x = 3,207.60 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.10x = 2,172,828.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,828.24/2,138.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.24

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