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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.73, 3,484.17 and 679.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.73, 3,484.17 and 679.14 is: 1,018.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.73 : 3,484.17 = 679.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.73/3,484.17 = 679.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.73x = 3,484.17 × 679.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.73x = 2,366,221.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,221.79/2,322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.72

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