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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.56, 3,487.56 and 681.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.56, 3,487.56 and 681.68 is: 1,022.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.56 : 3,487.56 = 681.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.56/3,487.56 = 681.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.56x = 3,487.56 × 681.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.56x = 2,377,399.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,399.90/2,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.29

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