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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.74, 3,348.05 and 671.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.74, 3,348.05 and 671.67 is: 1,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.74 : 3,348.05 = 671.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.74/3,348.05 = 671.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.74x = 3,348.05 × 671.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.74x = 2,248,786.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,786.42/2,231.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.64

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