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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.15, 3,352.71 and 675.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.15, 3,352.71 and 675.09 is: 1,012.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.15 : 3,352.71 = 675.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.15/3,352.71 = 675.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.15x = 3,352.71 × 675.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.15x = 2,263,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,380.99/2,235.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.63

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