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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.55, 3,352.28 and 674.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.55, 3,352.28 and 674.64 is: 1,012.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.55 : 3,352.28 = 674.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.55/3,352.28 = 674.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.55x = 3,352.28 × 674.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.55x = 2,261,578.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,578.81/2,234.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.09

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