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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.52, 3,475.72 and 673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.52, 3,475.72 and 673.62 is: 1,010.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.52 : 3,475.72 = 673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.52/3,475.72 = 673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.52x = 3,475.72 × 673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.52x = 2,341,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,314.51/2,317.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.27

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