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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.89, 3,488.94 and 682.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.89, 3,488.94 and 682.45 is: 1,023.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.89 : 3,488.94 = 682.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.89/3,488.94 = 682.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.89x = 3,488.94 × 682.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.89x = 2,381,018.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,018.38/2,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.70

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