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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,439.55, 3,659.08 and 684.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,439.55, 3,659.08 and 684.39 is: 1,026.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,439.55 : 3,659.08 = 684.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,439.55/3,659.08 = 684.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,439.55x = 3,659.08 × 684.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,439.55x = 2,504,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,237.76/2,439.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.52

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