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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.39, 3,617.22 and 680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.39, 3,617.22 and 680.15 is: 1,020.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.39 : 3,617.22 = 680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.39/3,617.22 = 680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.39x = 3,617.22 × 680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.39x = 2,460,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,252.18/2,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.26

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