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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.53, 3,489.69 and 683.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.53, 3,489.69 and 683.10 is: 1,024.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.53 : 3,489.69 = 683.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.53/3,489.69 = 683.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.53x = 3,489.69 × 683.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.53x = 2,383,807.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,383,807.24/2,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.62

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