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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.53, 3,481.47 and 677.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.53, 3,481.47 and 677.18 is: 1,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.53 : 3,481.47 = 677.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.53/3,481.47 = 677.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.53x = 3,481.47 × 677.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.53x = 2,357,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,564.45/2,320.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.96

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