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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.31, 3,477.46 and 675.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.31, 3,477.46 and 675.02 is: 1,012.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.31 : 3,477.46 = 675.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.31/3,477.46 = 675.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.31x = 3,477.46 × 675.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.31x = 2,347,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,347,355.05/2,318.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.53

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