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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.52, 3,481.11 and 676.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.52, 3,481.11 and 676.85 is: 1,015.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.52 : 3,481.11 = 676.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.52/3,481.11 = 676.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.52x = 3,481.11 × 676.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.52x = 2,356,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,171.90/2,320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.37

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