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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.81, 3,481.33 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.81, 3,481.33 and 677.48 is: 1,016.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.81 : 3,481.33 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.81/3,481.33 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.81x = 3,481.33 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.81x = 2,358,512.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,512.35/2,320.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.25

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