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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.63, 3,471.22 and 671.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.63, 3,471.22 and 671.29 is: 1,006.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.63 : 3,471.22 = 671.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.63/3,471.22 = 671.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.63x = 3,471.22 × 671.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.63x = 2,330,195.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,195.27/2,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.72

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