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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.43, 3,473.01 and 671.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.43, 3,473.01 and 671.94 is: 1,007.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.43 : 3,473.01 = 671.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.43/3,473.01 = 671.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.43x = 3,473.01 × 671.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.43x = 2,333,654.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333,654.34/2,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.87

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