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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.11, 3,621.38 and 682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.11, 3,621.38 and 682.73 is: 1,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.11 : 3,621.38 = 682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.11/3,621.38 = 682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.11x = 3,621.38 × 682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.11x = 2,472,437.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,437.20/2,414.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.16

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