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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.95, 3,481.65 and 677.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.95, 3,481.65 and 677.51 is: 1,016.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.95 : 3,481.65 = 677.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.95/3,481.65 = 677.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.95x = 3,481.65 × 677.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.95x = 2,358,835.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,835.28/2,320.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.32

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