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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.66, 3,481.81 and 677.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.66, 3,481.81 and 677.69 is: 1,016.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.66 : 3,481.81 = 677.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.66/3,481.81 = 677.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.66x = 3,481.81 × 677.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.66x = 2,359,587.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,587.82/2,321.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.34

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