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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.52, 3,486.78 and 681.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.52, 3,486.78 and 681.05 is: 1,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.52 : 3,486.78 = 681.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.52/3,486.78 = 681.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.52x = 3,486.78 × 681.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.52x = 2,374,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,680.24/2,324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.58

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