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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.01, 3,489.05 and 682.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.01, 3,489.05 and 682.59 is: 1,023.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.01 : 3,489.05 = 682.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.01/3,489.05 = 682.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.01x = 3,489.05 × 682.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.01x = 2,381,587.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,587.23/2,326.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.89

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