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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.58, 3,479.95 and 676.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.58, 3,479.95 and 676.15 is: 1,014.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.58 : 3,479.95 = 676.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.58/3,479.95 = 676.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.58x = 3,479.95 × 676.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.58x = 2,352,960.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,960.34/2,319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.39

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