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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.58, 3,481.09 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.58, 3,481.09 and 677.14 is: 1,015.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.58 : 3,481.09 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.58/3,481.09 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.58x = 3,481.09 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.58x = 2,357,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,174.89/2,320.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.77

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