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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.55, 3,347.80 and 671.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.55, 3,347.80 and 671.42 is: 1,007.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.55 : 3,347.80 = 671.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.55/3,347.80 = 671.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.55x = 3,347.80 × 671.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.55x = 2,247,776.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,776.52/2,231.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.27

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