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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.16, 3,235.85 and 676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.16, 3,235.85 and 676.58 is: 1,014.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.16 : 3,235.85 = 676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.16/3,235.85 = 676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.16x = 3,235.85 × 676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.16x = 2,189,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,311.39/2,157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.90

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