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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.64, 3,356.04 and 677.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.64, 3,356.04 and 677.64 is: 1,016.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.64 : 3,356.04 = 677.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.64/3,356.04 = 677.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.64x = 3,356.04 × 677.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.64x = 2,274,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,186.95/2,237.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.33

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