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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.74, 3,484.65 and 679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.74, 3,484.65 and 679.31 is: 1,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.74 : 3,484.65 = 679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.74/3,484.65 = 679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.74x = 3,484.65 × 679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.74x = 2,367,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,157.59/2,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.12

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