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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.23, 3,354.94 and 676.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.23, 3,354.94 and 676.75 is: 1,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.23 : 3,354.94 = 676.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.23/3,354.94 = 676.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.23x = 3,354.94 × 676.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.23x = 2,270,455.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,270,455.65/2,237.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.85

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