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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.76, 3,483.33 and 679.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.76, 3,483.33 and 679.27 is: 1,018.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.76 : 3,483.33 = 679.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.76/3,483.33 = 679.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.76x = 3,483.33 × 679.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.76x = 2,366,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,366,121.57/2,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.67

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