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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,325.98, 3,489.51 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,325.98, 3,489.51 and 682.56 is: 1,024.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,325.98 : 3,489.51 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,325.98/3,489.51 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,325.98x = 3,489.51 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,325.98x = 2,381,799.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,799.95/2,325.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.00

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