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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.38, 3,475.04 and 673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.38, 3,475.04 and 673.54 is: 1,010.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.38 : 3,475.04 = 673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.38/3,475.04 = 673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.38x = 3,475.04 × 673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.38x = 2,340,578.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,578.44/2,317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.01

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