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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.54, 3,207.86 and 677.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.54, 3,207.86 and 677.71 is: 1,016.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.54 : 3,207.86 = 677.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.54/3,207.86 = 677.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.54x = 3,207.86 × 677.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.54x = 2,173,979.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,979.37/2,138.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.57

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