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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.92, 3,485.52 and 680.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.92, 3,485.52 and 680.08 is: 1,020.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.92 : 3,485.52 = 680.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.92/3,485.52 = 680.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.92x = 3,485.52 × 680.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.92x = 2,370,432.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,432.44/2,323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.01

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