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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,438.41, 3,656.96 and 683.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,438.41, 3,656.96 and 683.31 is: 1,024.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,438.41 : 3,656.96 = 683.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,438.41/3,656.96 = 683.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,438.41x = 3,656.96 × 683.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,438.41x = 2,498,833.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498,833.92/2,438.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.78

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