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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.26, 3,624.39 and 684.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.26, 3,624.39 and 684.66 is: 1,026.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.26 : 3,624.39 = 684.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.26/3,624.39 = 684.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.26x = 3,624.39 × 684.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.26x = 2,481,474.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,481,474.86/2,416.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.99

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