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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.82, 3,356.76 and 677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.82, 3,356.76 and 677.82 is: 1,016.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.82 : 3,356.76 = 677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.82/3,356.76 = 677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.82x = 3,356.76 × 677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.82x = 2,275,279.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,279.06/2,237.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.74

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