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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.55, 3,481.97 and 677.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.55, 3,481.97 and 677.65 is: 1,016.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.55 : 3,481.97 = 677.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.55/3,481.97 = 677.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.55x = 3,481.97 × 677.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.55x = 2,359,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,556.97/2,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.37

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