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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.31, 3,355.50 and 676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.31, 3,355.50 and 676.98 is: 1,015.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.31 : 3,355.50 = 676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.31/3,355.50 = 676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.31x = 3,355.50 × 676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.31x = 2,271,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,606.39/2,237.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.33

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