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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.56, 3,484.38 and 679.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.56, 3,484.38 and 679.10 is: 1,018.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.56 : 3,484.38 = 679.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.56/3,484.38 = 679.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.56x = 3,484.38 × 679.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.56x = 2,366,242.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,242.46/2,322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.81

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