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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.27, 3,207.40 and 677.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.27, 3,207.40 and 677.53 is: 1,016.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.27 : 3,207.40 = 677.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.27/3,207.40 = 677.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.27x = 3,207.40 × 677.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.27x = 2,173,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,112.04/2,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.30

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