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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,318.75, 3,478.70 and 675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,318.75, 3,478.70 and 675.31 is: 1,013.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,318.75 : 3,478.70 = 675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,318.75/3,478.70 = 675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,318.75x = 3,478.70 × 675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,318.75x = 2,349,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,197.52/2,318.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.13

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