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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.24, 3,783.59 and 673.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.24, 3,783.59 and 673.35 is: 1,010.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.24 : 3,783.59 = 673.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.24/3,783.59 = 673.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.24x = 3,783.59 × 673.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.24x = 2,547,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547,676.96/2,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.09

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