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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.76, 3,623.37 and 684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.76, 3,623.37 and 684.25 is: 1,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.76 : 3,623.37 = 684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.76/3,623.37 = 684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.76x = 3,623.37 × 684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.76x = 2,479,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,290.92/2,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.30

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