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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,684.88, 2,323.68 and 1,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,684.88, 2,323.68 and 1,095.20 is: 1,510.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,684.88 : 2,323.68 = 1,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,684.88/2,323.68 = 1,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,684.88x = 2,323.68 × 1,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,684.88x = 2,544,894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,894.34/1,684.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.43

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