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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.86, 3,486.12 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.86, 3,486.12 and 680.16 is: 1,020.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.86 : 3,486.12 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.86/3,486.12 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.86x = 3,486.12 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.86x = 2,371,119.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,371,119.38/2,323.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.34

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