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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.58, 3,482.59 and 678.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.58, 3,482.59 and 678.14 is: 1,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.58 : 3,482.59 = 678.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.58/3,482.59 = 678.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.58x = 3,482.59 × 678.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.58x = 2,361,683.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,683.58/2,321.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.27

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