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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.48, 3,619.38 and 681.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.48, 3,619.38 and 681.11 is: 1,021.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.48 : 3,619.38 = 681.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.48/3,619.38 = 681.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.48x = 3,619.38 × 681.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.48x = 2,465,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,193.94/2,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.85

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