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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.75, 3,487.45 and 681.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.75, 3,487.45 and 681.42 is: 1,022.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.75 : 3,487.45 = 681.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.75/3,487.45 = 681.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.75x = 3,487.45 × 681.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.75x = 2,376,418.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,418.18/2,324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.23

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