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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.74, 3,478.12 and 675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.74, 3,478.12 and 675.29 is: 1,012.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.74 : 3,478.12 = 675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.74/3,478.12 = 675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.74x = 3,478.12 × 675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.74x = 2,348,746.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,348,746.66/2,318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.94

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