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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.50, 3,481.08 and 677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.50, 3,481.08 and 677.17 is: 1,015.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.50 : 3,481.08 = 677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.50/3,481.08 = 677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.50x = 3,481.08 × 677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.50x = 2,357,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,262.15/2,320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.84

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