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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.76, 3,481.40 and 677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.76, 3,481.40 and 677.58 is: 1,016.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.76 : 3,481.40 = 677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.76/3,481.40 = 677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.76x = 3,481.40 × 677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.76x = 2,358,906.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,906.22/2,320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.44

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