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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.28, 3,476.44 and 673.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.28, 3,476.44 and 673.88 is: 1,010.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.28 : 3,476.44 = 673.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.28/3,476.44 = 673.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.28x = 3,476.44 × 673.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.28x = 2,342,703.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,703.39/2,317.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.97

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