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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.85, 3,483 and 678.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.85, 3,483 and 678.36 is: 1,017.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.85 : 3,483 = 678.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.85/3,483 = 678.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.85x = 3,483 × 678.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.85x = 2,362,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,362,727.88/2,321.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.61

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