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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.62, 3,320.75 and 674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.62, 3,320.75 and 674.42 is: 1,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.62 : 3,320.75 = 674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.62/3,320.75 = 674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.62x = 3,320.75 × 674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.62x = 2,239,580.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,239,580.22/2,213.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.73

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