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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,233.15, 3,350.29 and 673.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,233.15, 3,350.29 and 673.12 is: 1,009.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,233.15 : 3,350.29 = 673.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,233.15/3,350.29 = 673.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,233.15x = 3,350.29 × 673.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,233.15x = 2,255,149.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,149.08/2,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.85

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