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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.48, 3,318.69 and 673.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.48, 3,318.69 and 673.48 is: 1,010.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.48 : 3,318.69 = 673.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.48/3,318.69 = 673.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.48x = 3,318.69 × 673.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.48x = 2,235,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,071.34/2,212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.21

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