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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.23, 3,618.64 and 680.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.23, 3,618.64 and 680.86 is: 1,021.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.23 : 3,618.64 = 680.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.23/3,618.64 = 680.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.23x = 3,618.64 × 680.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.23x = 2,463,769.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,769.14/2,412.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.37

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