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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.40, 3,207.32 and 677.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.40, 3,207.32 and 677.70 is: 1,016.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.40 : 3,207.32 = 677.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.40/3,207.32 = 677.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.40x = 3,207.32 × 677.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.40x = 2,173,600.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,600.76/2,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.46

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