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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.43, 3,485.01 and 679.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.43, 3,485.01 and 679.94 is: 1,019.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.43 : 3,485.01 = 679.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.43/3,485.01 = 679.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.43x = 3,485.01 × 679.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.43x = 2,369,597.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,597.70/2,323.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.87

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