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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.50, 3,354.66 and 676.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.50, 3,354.66 and 676.44 is: 1,014.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.50 : 3,354.66 = 676.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.50/3,354.66 = 676.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.50x = 3,354.66 × 676.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.50x = 2,269,226.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,226.21/2,236.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.63

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