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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.44, 3,489.50 and 682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.44, 3,489.50 and 682.94 is: 1,024.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.44 : 3,489.50 = 682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.44/3,489.50 = 682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.44x = 3,489.50 × 682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.44x = 2,383,119.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,119.13/2,326.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.36

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