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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,323.95, 3,486.53 and 680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,323.95, 3,486.53 and 680.55 is: 1,021.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,323.95 : 3,486.53 = 680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,323.95/3,486.53 = 680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,323.95x = 3,486.53 × 680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,323.95x = 2,372,757.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,757.99/2,323.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.00

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