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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,317.96, 3,477.53 and 674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,317.96, 3,477.53 and 674.51 is: 1,011.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,317.96 : 3,477.53 = 674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,317.96/3,477.53 = 674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,317.96x = 3,477.53 × 674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,317.96x = 2,345,613.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,613.06/2,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.93

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