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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.97, 3,482.97 and 678.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.97, 3,482.97 and 678.70 is: 1,018.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.97 : 3,482.97 = 678.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.97/3,482.97 = 678.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.97x = 3,482.97 × 678.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.97x = 2,363,891.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,891.74/2,321.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.05

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