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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.80, 3,347.68 and 671.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.80, 3,347.68 and 671.80 is: 1,007.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.80 : 3,347.68 = 671.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.80/3,347.68 = 671.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.80x = 3,347.68 × 671.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.80x = 2,248,964.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,248,964.73/2,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.69

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