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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.05, 3,475.23 and 673.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.05, 3,475.23 and 673.26 is: 1,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.05 : 3,475.23 = 673.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.05/3,475.23 = 673.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.05x = 3,475.23 × 673.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.05x = 2,339,733.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,339,733.35/2,317.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.79

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