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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.28, 3,622.52 and 683.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.28, 3,622.52 and 683.52 is: 1,025.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.28 : 3,622.52 = 683.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.28/3,622.52 = 683.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.28x = 3,622.52 × 683.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.28x = 2,476,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,476,064.87/2,415.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.17

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