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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.61, 3,481.43 and 677.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.61, 3,481.43 and 677.06 is: 1,015.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.61 : 3,481.43 = 677.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.61/3,481.43 = 677.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.61x = 3,481.43 × 677.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.61x = 2,357,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,133.07/2,320.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.74

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