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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.80, 3,622.04 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.80, 3,622.04 and 683.60 is: 1,025.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.80 : 3,622.04 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.80/3,622.04 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.80x = 3,622.04 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.80x = 2,476,026.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,026.54/2,414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.35

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