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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,237.86, 3,356.82 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,237.86, 3,356.82 and 677.88 is: 1,016.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,237.86 : 3,356.82 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,237.86/3,356.82 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,237.86x = 3,356.82 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,237.86x = 2,275,521.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,521.14/2,237.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.83

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