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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.68, 3,619.20 and 681.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.68, 3,619.20 and 681.44 is: 1,022.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.68 : 3,619.20 = 681.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.68/3,619.20 = 681.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.68x = 3,619.20 × 681.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.68x = 2,466,267.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,267.65/2,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.21

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