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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.88, 3,484.80 and 679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.88, 3,484.80 and 679.28 is: 1,019.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.88 : 3,484.80 = 679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.88/3,484.80 = 679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.88x = 3,484.80 × 679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.88x = 2,367,137.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,137.52/2,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.05

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