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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.36, 3,618.40 and 680.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.36, 3,618.40 and 680.92 is: 1,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.36 : 3,618.40 = 680.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.36/3,618.40 = 680.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.36x = 3,618.40 × 680.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.36x = 2,463,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,463,840.93/2,412.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.34

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