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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.80, 3,487.38 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.80, 3,487.38 and 681.22 is: 1,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.80 : 3,487.38 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.80/3,487.38 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.80x = 3,487.38 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.80x = 2,375,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,673.00/2,324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.88

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