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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.73, 3,354.19 and 676.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.73, 3,354.19 and 676.25 is: 1,014.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.73 : 3,354.19 = 676.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.73/3,354.19 = 676.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.73x = 3,354.19 × 676.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.73x = 2,268,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,270.99/2,236.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.10

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