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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.06, 3,622.60 and 683.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.06, 3,622.60 and 683.69 is: 1,025.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.06 : 3,622.60 = 683.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.06/3,622.60 = 683.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.06x = 3,622.60 × 683.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.06x = 2,476,722.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,722.92/2,415.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.53

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