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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,337.78, 3,507.10 and 671.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,337.78, 3,507.10 and 671.83 is: 1,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,337.78 : 3,507.10 = 671.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,337.78/3,507.10 = 671.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,337.78x = 3,507.10 × 671.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,337.78x = 2,356,164.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,164.55/2,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.86

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