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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.69, 3,487.03 and 681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.69, 3,487.03 and 681.19 is: 1,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.69 : 3,487.03 = 681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.69/3,487.03 = 681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.69x = 3,487.03 × 681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.69x = 2,375,329.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,329.97/2,324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.78

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