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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.74, 3,481.65 and 677.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.74, 3,481.65 and 677.31 is: 1,016.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.74 : 3,481.65 = 677.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.74/3,481.65 = 677.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.74x = 3,481.65 × 677.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.74x = 2,358,156.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,156.36/2,320.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.12

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