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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,260.82, 3,391.73 and 679.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,260.82, 3,391.73 and 679.47 is: 1,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,260.82 : 3,391.73 = 679.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,260.82/3,391.73 = 679.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,260.82x = 3,391.73 × 679.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,260.82x = 2,304,578.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,578.78/2,260.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.36

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