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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.45, 3,486.94 and 681.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.45, 3,486.94 and 681.01 is: 1,021.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.45 : 3,486.94 = 681.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.45/3,486.94 = 681.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.45x = 3,486.94 × 681.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.45x = 2,374,630.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,630.59/2,324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.59

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