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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.54, 3,479.31 and 676.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.54, 3,479.31 and 676.05 is: 1,014.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.54 : 3,479.31 = 676.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.54/3,479.31 = 676.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.54x = 3,479.31 × 676.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.54x = 2,352,187.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,187.53/2,319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.08

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