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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.88, 3,482.13 and 677.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.88, 3,482.13 and 677.91 is: 1,016.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.88 : 3,482.13 = 677.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.88/3,482.13 = 677.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.88x = 3,482.13 × 677.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.88x = 2,360,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,360,570.75/2,321.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.66

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