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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.28, 3,624.02 and 684.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.28, 3,624.02 and 684.52 is: 1,026.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.28 : 3,624.02 = 684.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.28/3,624.02 = 684.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.28x = 3,624.02 × 684.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.28x = 2,480,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,714.17/2,416.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.67

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