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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.68, 3,207.99 and 677.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.68, 3,207.99 and 677.84 is: 1,016.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.68 : 3,207.99 = 677.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.68/3,207.99 = 677.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.68x = 3,207.99 × 677.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.68x = 2,174,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,503.94/2,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.75

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