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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.40, 3,352.96 and 675.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.40, 3,352.96 and 675.40 is: 1,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.40 : 3,352.96 = 675.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.40/3,352.96 = 675.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.40x = 3,352.96 × 675.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.40x = 2,264,589.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,589.18/2,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.06

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