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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.20, 3,483.80 and 678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.20, 3,483.80 and 678.62 is: 1,018.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.20 : 3,483.80 = 678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.20/3,483.80 = 678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.20x = 3,483.80 × 678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.20x = 2,364,176.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,176.36/2,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.08

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