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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.51, 3,476.60 and 673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.51, 3,476.60 and 673.84 is: 1,010.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.51 : 3,476.60 = 673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.51/3,476.60 = 673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.51x = 3,476.60 × 673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.51x = 2,342,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,665.14/2,317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.86

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