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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.18, 3,484.63 and 679.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.18, 3,484.63 and 679.69 is: 1,019.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.18 : 3,484.63 = 679.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.18/3,484.63 = 679.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.18x = 3,484.63 × 679.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.18x = 2,368,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,368,468.16/2,323.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.49

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