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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.93, 3,487.71 and 681.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.93, 3,487.71 and 681.24 is: 1,021.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.93 : 3,487.71 = 681.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.93/3,487.71 = 681.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.93x = 3,487.71 × 681.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.93x = 2,375,950.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,950.12/2,324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.95

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