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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.77, 3,481.49 and 677.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.77, 3,481.49 and 677.10 is: 1,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.77 : 3,481.49 = 677.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.77/3,481.49 = 677.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.77x = 3,481.49 × 677.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.77x = 2,357,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,316.88/2,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.75

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