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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.46, 3,356.19 and 677.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.46, 3,356.19 and 677.45 is: 1,016.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.46 : 3,356.19 = 677.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.46/3,356.19 = 677.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.46x = 3,356.19 × 677.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.46x = 2,273,634.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,634.13/2,237.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.17

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