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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.88, 3,483.63 and 678.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.88, 3,483.63 and 678.91 is: 1,018.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.88 : 3,483.63 = 678.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.88/3,483.63 = 678.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.88x = 3,483.63 × 678.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.88x = 2,365,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,365,071.24/2,322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.16

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