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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.07, 3,485.95 and 680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.07, 3,485.95 and 680.48 is: 1,020.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.07 : 3,485.95 = 680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.07/3,485.95 = 680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.07x = 3,485.95 × 680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.07x = 2,372,115.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,115.75/2,324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.67

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