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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.54, 3,618.81 and 681.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.54, 3,618.81 and 681.16 is: 1,021.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.54 : 3,618.81 = 681.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.54/3,618.81 = 681.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.54x = 3,618.81 × 681.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.54x = 2,464,988.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,464,988.62/2,412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.74

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