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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.97, 3,348.48 and 671.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.97, 3,348.48 and 671.97 is: 1,008.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.97 : 3,348.48 = 671.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.97/3,348.48 = 671.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.97x = 3,348.48 × 671.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.97x = 2,250,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250,078.11/2,231.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.11

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