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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.17, 3,621.39 and 682.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.17, 3,621.39 and 682.75 is: 1,024.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.17 : 3,621.39 = 682.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.17/3,621.39 = 682.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.17x = 3,621.39 × 682.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.17x = 2,472,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,472,504.02/2,414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.16

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