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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.52, 3,506.26 and 671.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.52, 3,506.26 and 671.69 is: 1,007.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.52 : 3,506.26 = 671.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.52/3,506.26 = 671.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.52x = 3,506.26 × 671.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.52x = 2,355,107.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,107.14/2,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.52

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