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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,320.99, 3,480.66 and 677.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,320.99, 3,480.66 and 677.11 is: 1,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,320.99 : 3,480.66 = 677.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,320.99/3,480.66 = 677.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,320.99x = 3,480.66 × 677.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,320.99x = 2,356,789.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,356,789.69/2,320.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.42

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