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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,347.53, 3,520.83 and 681.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,347.53, 3,520.83 and 681.85 is: 1,022.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,347.53 : 3,520.83 = 681.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,347.53/3,520.83 = 681.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,347.53x = 3,520.83 × 681.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,347.53x = 2,400,677.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,677.94/2,347.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.64

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