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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.16, 3,486.88 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.16, 3,486.88 and 681.28 is: 1,021.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.16 : 3,486.88 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.16/3,486.88 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.16x = 3,486.88 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.16x = 2,375,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,541.61/2,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.67

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