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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.64, 3,476.84 and 674.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.64, 3,476.84 and 674.74 is: 1,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.64 : 3,476.84 = 674.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.64/3,476.84 = 674.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.64x = 3,476.84 × 674.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.64x = 2,345,963.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,345,963.02/2,318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.78

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