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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.56, 3,485.88 and 680.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.56, 3,485.88 and 680.10 is: 1,020.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.56 : 3,485.88 = 680.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.56/3,485.88 = 680.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.56x = 3,485.88 × 680.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.56x = 2,370,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,746.99/2,323.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.31

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