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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.46, 3,485.76 and 680.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.46, 3,485.76 and 680.03 is: 1,020.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.46 : 3,485.76 = 680.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.46/3,485.76 = 680.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.46x = 3,485.76 × 680.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.46x = 2,370,421.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,421.37/2,323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.21

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