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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.33, 3,616.59 and 679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.33, 3,616.59 and 679.55 is: 1,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.33 : 3,616.59 = 679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.33/3,616.59 = 679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.33x = 3,616.59 × 679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.33x = 2,457,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,650.34/2,411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.21

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