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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.54, 3,617.31 and 680.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.54, 3,617.31 and 680.16 is: 1,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.54 : 3,617.31 = 680.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.54/3,617.31 = 680.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.54x = 3,617.31 × 680.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.54x = 2,460,349.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,349.57/2,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.24

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