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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.66, 3,482.63 and 678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.66, 3,482.63 and 678.32 is: 1,017.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.66 : 3,482.63 = 678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.66/3,482.63 = 678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.66x = 3,482.63 × 678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.66x = 2,362,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,316.78/2,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.51

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