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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.49, 3,623.44 and 684.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.49, 3,623.44 and 684.11 is: 1,026.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.49 : 3,623.44 = 684.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.49/3,623.44 = 684.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.49x = 3,623.44 × 684.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.49x = 2,478,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,831.54/2,415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.22

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