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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,234.84, 3,352.82 and 674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,234.84, 3,352.82 and 674.81 is: 1,012.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,234.84 : 3,352.82 = 674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,234.84/3,352.82 = 674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,234.84x = 3,352.82 × 674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,234.84x = 2,262,496.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,496.33/2,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.38

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