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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.42, 3,484.32 and 678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.42, 3,484.32 and 678.97 is: 1,018.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.42 : 3,484.32 = 678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.42/3,484.32 = 678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.42x = 3,484.32 × 678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.42x = 2,365,748.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,748.75/2,322.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.66

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