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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.34, 3,236.37 and 676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.34, 3,236.37 and 676.66 is: 1,015.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.34 : 3,236.37 = 676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.34/3,236.37 = 676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.34x = 3,236.37 × 676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.34x = 2,189,922.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,922.12/2,157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.10

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