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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.86, 3,319.65 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.86, 3,319.65 and 673.50 is: 1,010.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.86 : 3,319.65 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.86/3,319.65 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.86x = 3,319.65 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.86x = 2,235,784.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235,784.28/2,212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.36

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