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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.25, 3,483.70 and 678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.25, 3,483.70 and 678.92 is: 1,018.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.25 : 3,483.70 = 678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.25/3,483.70 = 678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.25x = 3,483.70 × 678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.25x = 2,365,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,134.49/2,322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.47

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