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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.29, 3,622.93 and 683.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.29, 3,622.93 and 683.91 is: 1,025.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.29 : 3,622.93 = 683.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.29/3,622.93 = 683.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.29x = 3,622.93 × 683.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.29x = 2,477,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,756.35/2,415.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.87

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