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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.58, 3,476.67 and 674.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.58, 3,476.67 and 674.09 is: 1,011.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.58 : 3,476.67 = 674.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.58/3,476.67 = 674.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.58x = 3,476.67 × 674.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.58x = 2,343,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343,567.73/2,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.22

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