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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,235.91, 3,352.56 and 675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,235.91, 3,352.56 and 675.44 is: 1,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,235.91 : 3,352.56 = 675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,235.91/3,352.56 = 675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,235.91x = 3,352.56 × 675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,235.91x = 2,264,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,465.26/2,235.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.77

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