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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.70, 3,623.55 and 684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.70, 3,623.55 and 684.34 is: 1,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.70 : 3,623.55 = 684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.70/3,623.55 = 684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.70x = 3,623.55 × 684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.70x = 2,479,740.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,740.21/2,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.51

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