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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.61, 3,486.98 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.61, 3,486.98 and 681.16 is: 1,021.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.61 : 3,486.98 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.61/3,486.98 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.61x = 3,486.98 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.61x = 2,375,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,184.28/2,324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.76

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