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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.64, 3,482.28 and 678.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.64, 3,482.28 and 678.15 is: 1,017.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.64 : 3,482.28 = 678.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.64/3,482.28 = 678.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.64x = 3,482.28 × 678.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.64x = 2,361,508.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,508.18/2,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.17

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