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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.58, 3,623.40 and 684.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.58, 3,623.40 and 684.20 is: 1,026.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.58 : 3,623.40 = 684.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.58/3,623.40 = 684.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.58x = 3,623.40 × 684.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.58x = 2,479,139.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,139.34/2,415.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.31

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