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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.67, 3,480.31 and 676.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.67, 3,480.31 and 676.70 is: 1,014.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.67 : 3,480.31 = 676.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.67/3,480.31 = 676.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.67x = 3,480.31 × 676.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.67x = 2,355,106.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,106.68/2,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.84

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