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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.70, 3,484.55 and 679.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.70, 3,484.55 and 679.12 is: 1,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.70 : 3,484.55 = 679.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.70/3,484.55 = 679.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.70x = 3,484.55 × 679.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.70x = 2,366,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,427.60/2,322.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.83

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