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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.32, 3,624.47 and 684.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.32, 3,624.47 and 684.95 is: 1,027.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.32 : 3,624.47 = 684.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.32/3,624.47 = 684.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.32x = 3,624.47 × 684.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.32x = 2,482,559.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,482,559.18/2,416.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.41

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