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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.26, 3,485.52 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.26, 3,485.52 and 679.98 is: 1,020.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.26 : 3,485.52 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.26/3,485.52 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.26x = 3,485.52 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.26x = 2,370,083.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,083.89/2,323.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.15

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