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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.88, 3,487.41 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.88, 3,487.41 and 681.48 is: 1,022.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.88 : 3,487.41 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.88/3,487.41 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.88x = 3,487.41 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.88x = 2,376,600.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,600.17/2,324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.25

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