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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.37, 3,479.62 and 675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.37, 3,479.62 and 675.93 is: 1,014.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.37 : 3,479.62 = 675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.37/3,479.62 = 675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.37x = 3,479.62 × 675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.37x = 2,351,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,979.55/2,319.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.06

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