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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.29, 3,486.95 and 680.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.29, 3,486.95 and 680.97 is: 1,021.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.29 : 3,486.95 = 680.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.29/3,486.95 = 680.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.29x = 3,486.95 × 680.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.29x = 2,374,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,508.34/2,324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.61

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