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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.08, 3,484.57 and 679.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.08, 3,484.57 and 679.64 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.08 : 3,484.57 = 679.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.08/3,484.57 = 679.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.08x = 3,484.57 × 679.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.08x = 2,368,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,254.91/2,323.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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