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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.15, 3,473.24 and 671.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.15, 3,473.24 and 671.82 is: 1,007.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.15 : 3,473.24 = 671.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.15/3,473.24 = 671.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.15x = 3,473.24 × 671.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.15x = 2,333,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,388.74/2,315.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.88

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