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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.24, 3,351.51 and 674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.24, 3,351.51 and 674.10 is: 1,011.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.24 : 3,351.51 = 674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.24/3,351.51 = 674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.24x = 3,351.51 × 674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.24x = 2,259,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,252.89/2,234.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.20

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