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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.66, 3,621.10 and 682.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.66, 3,621.10 and 682.29 is: 1,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.66 : 3,621.10 = 682.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.66/3,621.10 = 682.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.66x = 3,621.10 × 682.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.66x = 2,470,618.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470,618.80/2,413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.60

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