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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.86, 3,353.82 and 675.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.86, 3,353.82 and 675.88 is: 1,013.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.86 : 3,353.82 = 675.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.86/3,353.82 = 675.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.86x = 3,353.82 × 675.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.86x = 2,266,774.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266,774.01/2,235.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.83

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