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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.38, 3,351.97 and 675.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.38, 3,351.97 and 675.08 is: 1,012.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.38 : 3,351.97 = 675.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.38/3,351.97 = 675.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.38x = 3,351.97 × 675.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.38x = 2,262,844.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,844.56/2,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.29

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