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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.56, 3,623.20 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.56, 3,623.20 and 684.12 is: 1,026.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.56 : 3,623.20 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.56/3,623.20 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.56x = 3,623.20 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.56x = 2,478,703.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,478,703.58/2,415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.14

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