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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.63, 3,479.76 and 676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.63, 3,479.76 and 676.29 is: 1,014.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.63 : 3,479.76 = 676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.63/3,479.76 = 676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.63x = 3,479.76 × 676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.63x = 2,353,326.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,326.89/2,319.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.53

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