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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.81, 3,484.20 and 679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.81, 3,484.20 and 679.48 is: 1,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.81 : 3,484.20 = 679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.81/3,484.20 = 679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.81x = 3,484.20 × 679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.81x = 2,367,444.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,444.22/2,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.22

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