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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.86, 3,486.61 and 681.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.86, 3,486.61 and 681.02 is: 1,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.86 : 3,486.61 = 681.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.86/3,486.61 = 681.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.86x = 3,486.61 × 681.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.86x = 2,374,432.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,374,432.01/2,324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.32

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