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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.96, 3,624.03 and 684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.96, 3,624.03 and 684.59 is: 1,026.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.96 : 3,624.03 = 684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.96/3,624.03 = 684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.96x = 3,624.03 × 684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.96x = 2,480,956.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,956.58/2,415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.90

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