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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.17, 3,646.08 and 675.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.17, 3,646.08 and 675.77 is: 1,013.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.17 : 3,646.08 = 675.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.17/3,646.08 = 675.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.17x = 3,646.08 × 675.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.17x = 2,463,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,911.48/2,431.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.47

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