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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.86, 3,489.12 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.86, 3,489.12 and 682.16 is: 1,023.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.86 : 3,489.12 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.86/3,489.12 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.86x = 3,489.12 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.86x = 2,380,138.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,380,138.10/2,325.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.34

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