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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.91, 3,621.47 and 682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.91, 3,621.47 and 682.54 is: 1,023.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.91 : 3,621.47 = 682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.91/3,621.47 = 682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.91x = 3,621.47 × 682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.91x = 2,471,780.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,780.03/2,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.97

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