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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.21, 3,487.61 and 681.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.21, 3,487.61 and 681.87 is: 1,022.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.21 : 3,487.61 = 681.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.21/3,487.61 = 681.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.21x = 3,487.61 × 681.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.21x = 2,378,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,087.96/2,325.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.74

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