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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.24, 3,488.46 and 681.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.24, 3,488.46 and 681.72 is: 1,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.24 : 3,488.46 = 681.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.24/3,488.46 = 681.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.24x = 3,488.46 × 681.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.24x = 2,378,152.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,152.95/2,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.76

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