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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.21, 3,486.85 and 680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.21, 3,486.85 and 680.88 is: 1,021.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.21 : 3,486.85 = 680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.21/3,486.85 = 680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.21x = 3,486.85 × 680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.21x = 2,374,127.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,127.99/2,324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.48

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