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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.56, 3,236.33 and 676.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.56, 3,236.33 and 676.89 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.56 : 3,236.33 = 676.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.56/3,236.33 = 676.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.56x = 3,236.33 × 676.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.56x = 2,190,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,639.41/2,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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