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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.78, 3,477.18 and 674.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.78, 3,477.18 and 674.38 is: 1,011.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.78 : 3,477.18 = 674.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.78/3,477.18 = 674.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.78x = 3,477.18 × 674.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.78x = 2,344,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,940.65/2,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.72

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