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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.33, 3,472.65 and 671.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.33, 3,472.65 and 671.70 is: 1,007.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.33 : 3,472.65 = 671.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.33/3,472.65 = 671.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.33x = 3,472.65 × 671.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.33x = 2,332,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,579.01/2,315.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.45

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