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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.33, 3,207.46 and 677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.33, 3,207.46 and 677.44 is: 1,016.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.33 : 3,207.46 = 677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.33/3,207.46 = 677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.33x = 3,207.46 × 677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.33x = 2,172,861.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,861.70/2,138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.15

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