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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.76, 3,486.16 and 681.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.76, 3,486.16 and 681.45 is: 1,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.76 : 3,486.16 = 681.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.76/3,486.16 = 681.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.76x = 3,486.16 × 681.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.76x = 2,375,643.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,643.73/2,324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.89

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