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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.13, 3,624.80 and 684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.13, 3,624.80 and 684.75 is: 1,027.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.13 : 3,624.80 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.13/3,624.80 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.13x = 3,624.80 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.13x = 2,482,078.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,078.38/2,416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.30

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