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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.74, 3,354.18 and 675.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.74, 3,354.18 and 675.71 is: 1,013.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.74 : 3,354.18 = 675.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.74/3,354.18 = 675.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.74x = 3,354.18 × 675.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.74x = 2,266,446.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,446.24/2,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.74

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