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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.84, 3,489.30 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.84, 3,489.30 and 682.32 is: 1,023.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.84 : 3,489.30 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.84/3,489.30 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.84x = 3,489.30 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.84x = 2,380,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,819.18/2,325.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.64

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