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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.13, 3,471.97 and 671.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.13, 3,471.97 and 671.79 is: 1,007.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.13 : 3,471.97 = 671.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.13/3,471.97 = 671.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.13x = 3,471.97 × 671.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.13x = 2,332,434.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,434.73/2,315.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.47

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