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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.54, 3,473.48 and 671.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.54, 3,473.48 and 671.99 is: 1,008.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.54 : 3,473.48 = 671.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.54/3,473.48 = 671.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.54x = 3,473.48 × 671.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.54x = 2,334,128.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,334,128.14/2,315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.03

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