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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.44, 3,623.36 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.44, 3,623.36 and 684.08 is: 1,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.44 : 3,623.36 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.44/3,623.36 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.44x = 3,623.36 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.44x = 2,478,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,668.11/2,415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.18

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