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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.81, 3,653.64 and 680.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.81, 3,653.64 and 680.81 is: 1,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.81 : 3,653.64 = 680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.81/3,653.64 = 680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.81x = 3,653.64 × 680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.81x = 2,487,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487,416.38/2,435.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.19

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