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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,324.95, 3,488.03 and 681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,324.95, 3,488.03 and 681.55 is: 1,022.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,324.95 : 3,488.03 = 681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,324.95/3,488.03 = 681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,324.95x = 3,488.03 × 681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,324.95x = 2,377,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,266.85/2,324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.50

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