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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.68, 3,619.04 and 681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.68, 3,619.04 and 681.32 is: 1,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.68 : 3,619.04 = 681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.68/3,619.04 = 681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.68x = 3,619.04 × 681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.68x = 2,465,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,724.33/2,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.99

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