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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.28, 3,477.93 and 674.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.28, 3,477.93 and 674.88 is: 1,012.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.28 : 3,477.93 = 674.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.28/3,477.93 = 674.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.28x = 3,477.93 × 674.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.28x = 2,347,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,185.40/2,318.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.47

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