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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.74, 3,477.48 and 674.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.74, 3,477.48 and 674.86 is: 1,012.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.74 : 3,477.48 = 674.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.74/3,477.48 = 674.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.74x = 3,477.48 × 674.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.74x = 2,346,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,812.15/2,318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.11

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