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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.79, 3,619.31 and 681.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.79, 3,619.31 and 681.55 is: 1,022.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.79 : 3,619.31 = 681.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.79/3,619.31 = 681.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.79x = 3,619.31 × 681.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.79x = 2,466,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,466,740.73/2,412.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.36

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