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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.20, 3,619.80 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.20, 3,619.80 and 681.84 is: 1,022.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.20 : 3,619.80 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.20/3,619.80 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.20x = 3,619.80 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.20x = 2,468,124.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,468,124.43/2,413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.76

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