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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.29, 3,487.73 and 681.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.29, 3,487.73 and 681.93 is: 1,022.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.29 : 3,487.73 = 681.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.29/3,487.73 = 681.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.29x = 3,487.73 × 681.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.29x = 2,378,384.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,384.31/2,325.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.84

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