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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.62, 3,482.43 and 678.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.62, 3,482.43 and 678.17 is: 1,017.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.62 : 3,482.43 = 678.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.62/3,482.43 = 678.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.62x = 3,482.43 × 678.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.62x = 2,361,679.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,679.55/2,321.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.26

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