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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.15, 3,486.90 and 681.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.15, 3,486.90 and 681.27 is: 1,021.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.15 : 3,486.90 = 681.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.15/3,486.90 = 681.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.15x = 3,486.90 × 681.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.15x = 2,375,520.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,520.36/2,325.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.66

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