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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.06, 3,354.53 and 676.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.06, 3,354.53 and 676.65 is: 1,014.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.06 : 3,354.53 = 676.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.06/3,354.53 = 676.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.06x = 3,354.53 × 676.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.06x = 2,269,839.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,269,839.34/2,237.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.66

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