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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.66, 3,356.79 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.66, 3,356.79 and 677.48 is: 1,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.66 : 3,356.79 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.66/3,356.79 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.66x = 3,356.79 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.66x = 2,274,141.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,141.31/2,237.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.31

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