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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.73, 3,323.57 and 676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.73, 3,323.57 and 676.73 is: 1,015.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.73 : 3,323.57 = 676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.73/3,323.57 = 676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.73x = 3,323.57 × 676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.73x = 2,249,159.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,249,159.53/2,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.09

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