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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415, 3,622.50 and 683.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415, 3,622.50 and 683.63 is: 1,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415 : 3,622.50 = 683.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415/3,622.50 = 683.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415x = 3,622.50 × 683.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415x = 2,476,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,431.56/2,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.44

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