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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.86, 3,623.82 and 684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.86, 3,623.82 and 684.48 is: 1,026.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.86 : 3,623.82 = 684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.86/3,623.82 = 684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.86x = 3,623.82 × 684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.86x = 2,480,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,447.19/2,415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.74

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