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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.44, 3,617.22 and 680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.44, 3,617.22 and 680 is: 1,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.44 : 3,617.22 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.44/3,617.22 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.44x = 3,617.22 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.44x = 2,459,709.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,709.60/2,411.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.02

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