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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.82, 3,208.50 and 677.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.82, 3,208.50 and 677.45 is: 1,016.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.82 : 3,208.50 = 677.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.82/3,208.50 = 677.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.82x = 3,208.50 × 677.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.82x = 2,173,598.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,173,598.33/2,138.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.26

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