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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,236.98, 3,354.44 and 676.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,236.98, 3,354.44 and 676.38 is: 1,014.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,236.98 : 3,354.44 = 676.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,236.98/3,354.44 = 676.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,236.98x = 3,354.44 × 676.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,236.98x = 2,268,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,268,876.13/2,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.26

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