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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.25, 3,623.01 and 684.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.25, 3,623.01 and 684.01 is: 1,026.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.25 : 3,623.01 = 684.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.25/3,623.01 = 684.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.25x = 3,623.01 × 684.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.25x = 2,478,175.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,175.07/2,415.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.05

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