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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.51, 3,488.22 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.51, 3,488.22 and 682.20 is: 1,023.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.51 : 3,488.22 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.51/3,488.22 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.51x = 3,488.22 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.51x = 2,379,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,663.68/2,325.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.29

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