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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.51, 3,489.22 and 682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.51, 3,489.22 and 682.62 is: 1,023.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.51 : 3,489.22 = 682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.51/3,489.22 = 682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.51x = 3,489.22 × 682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.51x = 2,381,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,381,811.36/2,326.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.77

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