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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.46, 3,353.99 and 676.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.46, 3,353.99 and 676.40 is: 1,014.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.46 : 3,353.99 = 676.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.46/3,353.99 = 676.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.46x = 3,353.99 × 676.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.46x = 2,268,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,618.68/2,236.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.38

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