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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.70, 3,208.51 and 677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.70, 3,208.51 and 677.97 is: 1,017.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.70 : 3,208.51 = 677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.70/3,208.51 = 677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.70x = 3,208.51 × 677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.70x = 2,175,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,274.37/2,138.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.10

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