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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.02, 3,480.90 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.02, 3,480.90 and 677.14 is: 1,015.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.02 : 3,480.90 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.02/3,480.90 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.02x = 3,480.90 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.02x = 2,357,056.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,056.63/2,321.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.53

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