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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.63, 3,617.41 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.63, 3,617.41 and 680.25 is: 1,020.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.63 : 3,617.41 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.63/3,617.41 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.63x = 3,617.41 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.63x = 2,460,743.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,460,743.15/2,411.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.37

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