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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.75, 3,479.63 and 676.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.75, 3,479.63 and 676.34 is: 1,014.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.75 : 3,479.63 = 676.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.75/3,479.63 = 676.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.75x = 3,479.63 × 676.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.75x = 2,353,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,392.17/2,319.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.50

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