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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.27, 3,487.83 and 681.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.27, 3,487.83 and 681.85 is: 1,022.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.27 : 3,487.83 = 681.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.27/3,487.83 = 681.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.27x = 3,487.83 × 681.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.27x = 2,378,176.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,176.89/2,325.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.75

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