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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.82, 3,353.75 and 675.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.82, 3,353.75 and 675.83 is: 1,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.82 : 3,353.75 = 675.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.82/3,353.75 = 675.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.82x = 3,353.75 × 675.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.82x = 2,266,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,564.86/2,235.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.75

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