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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.55, 3,482.25 and 678.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.55, 3,482.25 and 678.12 is: 1,017.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.55 : 3,482.25 = 678.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.55/3,482.25 = 678.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.55x = 3,482.25 × 678.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.55x = 2,361,383.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,383.37/2,321.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.16

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