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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.73, 3,480.20 and 676.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.73, 3,480.20 and 676.24 is: 1,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.73 : 3,480.20 = 676.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.73/3,480.20 = 676.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.73x = 3,480.20 × 676.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.73x = 2,353,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,450.45/2,319.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.54

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