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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.65, 3,486.15 and 680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.65, 3,486.15 and 680.77 is: 1,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.65 : 3,486.15 = 680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.65/3,486.15 = 680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.65x = 3,486.15 × 680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.65x = 2,373,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,266.34/2,324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.91

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