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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.21, 3,473.37 and 671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.21, 3,473.37 and 671.74 is: 1,007.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.21 : 3,473.37 = 671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.21/3,473.37 = 671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.21x = 3,473.37 × 671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.21x = 2,333,192.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,192.88/2,315.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.77

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