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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.38, 3,353.54 and 675.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.38, 3,353.54 and 675.50 is: 1,013.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.38 : 3,353.54 = 675.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.38/3,353.54 = 675.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.38x = 3,353.54 × 675.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.38x = 2,265,296.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,296.12/2,235.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.39

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