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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.73, 3,478.17 and 675.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.73, 3,478.17 and 675.36 is: 1,013.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.73 : 3,478.17 = 675.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.73/3,478.17 = 675.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.73x = 3,478.17 × 675.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.73x = 2,349,016.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,016.89/2,318.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.06

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