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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.98, 3,482.97 and 678.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.98, 3,482.97 and 678.49 is: 1,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.98 : 3,482.97 = 678.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.98/3,482.97 = 678.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.98x = 3,482.97 × 678.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.98x = 2,363,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,149.06/2,321.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.73

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