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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324, 3,485.16 and 680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324, 3,485.16 and 680.12 is: 1,019.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324 : 3,485.16 = 680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324/3,485.16 = 680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324x = 3,485.16 × 680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324x = 2,370,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,327.02/2,324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.93

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