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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.73, 3,477.20 and 674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.73, 3,477.20 and 674.24 is: 1,011.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.73 : 3,477.20 = 674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.73/3,477.20 = 674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.73x = 3,477.20 × 674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.73x = 2,344,446.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,446.57/2,317.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.53

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