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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.71, 3,485.88 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.71, 3,485.88 and 680.22 is: 1,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.71 : 3,485.88 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.71/3,485.88 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.71x = 3,485.88 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.71x = 2,371,165.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,165.29/2,323.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.42

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