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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.19, 3,473.33 and 671.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.19, 3,473.33 and 671.77 is: 1,007.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.19 : 3,473.33 = 671.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.19/3,473.33 = 671.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.19x = 3,473.33 × 671.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.19x = 2,333,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,283.66/2,315.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.81

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