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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.70, 3,476.73 and 674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.70, 3,476.73 and 674.27 is: 1,011.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.70 : 3,476.73 = 674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.70/3,476.73 = 674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.70x = 3,476.73 × 674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.70x = 2,344,254.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,254.74/2,317.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.46

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