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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.62, 3,480.24 and 676.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.62, 3,480.24 and 676.73 is: 1,014.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.62 : 3,480.24 = 676.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.62/3,480.24 = 676.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.62x = 3,480.24 × 676.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.62x = 2,355,165.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,165.41/2,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.89

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