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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.31, 3,783.18 and 673.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.31, 3,783.18 and 673.62 is: 1,010.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.31 : 3,783.18 = 673.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.31/3,783.18 = 673.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.31x = 3,783.18 × 673.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.31x = 2,548,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,425.71/2,522.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.35

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