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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.31, 3,482.55 and 677.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.31, 3,482.55 and 677.82 is: 1,016.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.31 : 3,482.55 = 677.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.31/3,482.55 = 677.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.31x = 3,482.55 × 677.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.31x = 2,360,542.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,542.04/2,321.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.90

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