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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.11, 3,207.26 and 677.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.11, 3,207.26 and 677.23 is: 1,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.11 : 3,207.26 = 677.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.11/3,207.26 = 677.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.11x = 3,207.26 × 677.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.11x = 2,172,049.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,049.30/2,138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.87

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