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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.25, 3,616.88 and 679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.25, 3,616.88 and 679.88 is: 1,019.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.25 : 3,616.88 = 679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.25/3,616.88 = 679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.25x = 3,616.88 × 679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.25x = 2,459,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,022.89/2,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.81

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