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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.82, 3,355.25 and 676.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.82, 3,355.25 and 676.83 is: 1,015.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.82 : 3,355.25 = 676.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.82/3,355.25 = 676.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.82x = 3,355.25 × 676.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.82x = 2,270,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,933.86/2,236.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.25

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