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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.43, 3,347.01 and 671.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.43, 3,347.01 and 671.40 is: 1,007.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.43 : 3,347.01 = 671.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.43/3,347.01 = 671.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.43x = 3,347.01 × 671.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.43x = 2,247,182.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,182.51/2,231.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.06

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