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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.72, 3,487.71 and 681.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.72, 3,487.71 and 681.25 is: 1,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.72 : 3,487.71 = 681.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.72/3,487.71 = 681.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.72x = 3,487.71 × 681.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.72x = 2,376,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,006.80/2,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.06

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