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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.07, 3,355.58 and 677.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.07, 3,355.58 and 677.12 is: 1,015.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.07 : 3,355.58 = 677.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.07/3,355.58 = 677.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.07x = 3,355.58 × 677.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.07x = 2,272,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,110.17/2,237.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.66

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