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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.74, 3,483.86 and 679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.74, 3,483.86 and 679.31 is: 1,018.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.74 : 3,483.86 = 679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.74/3,483.86 = 679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.74x = 3,483.86 × 679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.74x = 2,366,604.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,604.76/2,322.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.88

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