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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.13, 3,318.20 and 673.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.13, 3,318.20 and 673.13 is: 1,009.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.13 : 3,318.20 = 673.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.13/3,318.20 = 673.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.13x = 3,318.20 × 673.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.13x = 2,233,560.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,560.01/2,212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.69

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