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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.92, 3,235.98 and 676.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.92, 3,235.98 and 676.76 is: 1,014.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.92 : 3,235.98 = 676.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.92/3,235.98 = 676.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.92x = 3,235.98 × 676.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.92x = 2,189,981.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,981.82/2,157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.86

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