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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.58, 3,488.30 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.58, 3,488.30 and 682.16 is: 1,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.58 : 3,488.30 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.58/3,488.30 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.58x = 3,488.30 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.58x = 2,379,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,560.43/2,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.21

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