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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.39, 3,488.12 and 681.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.39, 3,488.12 and 681.97 is: 1,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.39 : 3,488.12 = 681.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.39/3,488.12 = 681.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.39x = 3,488.12 × 681.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.39x = 2,378,795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378,795.85/2,325.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.97

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