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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412, 3,618.14 and 680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412, 3,618.14 and 680.76 is: 1,021.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412 : 3,618.14 = 680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412/3,618.14 = 680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412x = 3,618.14 × 680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412x = 2,463,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,081.58/2,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.18

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