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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.27, 3,475.24 and 673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.27, 3,475.24 and 673.38 is: 1,009.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.27 : 3,475.24 = 673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.27/3,475.24 = 673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.27x = 3,475.24 × 673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.27x = 2,340,157.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,157.11/2,317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.88

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