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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.78, 3,621.76 and 683

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.78, 3,621.76 and 683 is: 1,024.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.78 : 3,621.76 = 683 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.78/3,621.76 = 683/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.78x = 3,621.76 × 683
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.78x = 2,473,662.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,662.08/2,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.38

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