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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,431.71, 3,647.26 and 676.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,431.71, 3,647.26 and 676.84 is: 1,015.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,431.71 : 3,647.26 = 676.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,431.71/3,647.26 = 676.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,431.71x = 3,647.26 × 676.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,431.71x = 2,468,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,618.88/2,431.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.18

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