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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.29, 3,487.23 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.29, 3,487.23 and 681.39 is: 1,021.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.29 : 3,487.23 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.29/3,487.23 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.29x = 3,487.23 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.29x = 2,376,163.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,163.65/2,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.88

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