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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.80, 3,483.22 and 678.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.80, 3,483.22 and 678.97 is: 1,018.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.80 : 3,483.22 = 678.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.80/3,483.22 = 678.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.80x = 3,483.22 × 678.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.80x = 2,365,001.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,001.88/2,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.17

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