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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.75, 3,622.32 and 683.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.75, 3,622.32 and 683.39 is: 1,025.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.75 : 3,622.32 = 683.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.75/3,622.32 = 683.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.75x = 3,622.32 × 683.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.75x = 2,475,457.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475,457.26/2,414.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.14

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