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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.96, 3,621.15 and 682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.96, 3,621.15 and 682.60 is: 1,023.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.96 : 3,621.15 = 682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.96/3,621.15 = 682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.96x = 3,621.15 × 682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.96x = 2,471,796.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,471,796.99/2,413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.96

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