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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.66, 3,481.30 and 677.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.66, 3,481.30 and 677.19 is: 1,015.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.66 : 3,481.30 = 677.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.66/3,481.30 = 677.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.66x = 3,481.30 × 677.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.66x = 2,357,487.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,487.98/2,320.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.87

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