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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.30, 3,485.74 and 679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.30, 3,485.74 and 679.92 is: 1,020.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.30 : 3,485.74 = 679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.30/3,485.74 = 679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.30x = 3,485.74 × 679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.30x = 2,370,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,024.34/2,323.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.11

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