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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.34, 3,622.92 and 683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.34, 3,622.92 and 683.92 is: 1,025.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.34 : 3,622.92 = 683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.34/3,622.92 = 683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.34x = 3,622.92 × 683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.34x = 2,477,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,477,787.45/2,415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.85

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