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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.77, 3,353.83 and 676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.77, 3,353.83 and 676.30 is: 1,014.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.77 : 3,353.83 = 676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.77/3,353.83 = 676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.77x = 3,353.83 × 676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.77x = 2,268,195.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,195.23/2,236.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.05

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