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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326, 3,488.28 and 682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326, 3,488.28 and 682.24 is: 1,023.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326 : 3,488.28 = 682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326/3,488.28 = 682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326x = 3,488.28 × 682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326x = 2,379,844.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379,844.15/2,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.15

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