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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.58, 3,347.91 and 671.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.58, 3,347.91 and 671.58 is: 1,007.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.58 : 3,347.91 = 671.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.58/3,347.91 = 671.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.58x = 3,347.91 × 671.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.58x = 2,248,389.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,389.40/2,231.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.53

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