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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.33, 3,355.88 and 677.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.33, 3,355.88 and 677.27 is: 1,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.33 : 3,355.88 = 677.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.33/3,355.88 = 677.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.33x = 3,355.88 × 677.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.33x = 2,272,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,846.93/2,237.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.87

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