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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.75, 3,619.14 and 681.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.75, 3,619.14 and 681.39 is: 1,022.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.75 : 3,619.14 = 681.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.75/3,619.14 = 681.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.75x = 3,619.14 × 681.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.75x = 2,466,045.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,045.80/2,412.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.09

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