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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,838.34, 2,757.78 and 684

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,838.34, 2,757.78 and 684 is: 1,026.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,838.34 : 2,757.78 = 684 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,838.34/2,757.78 = 684/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,838.34x = 2,757.78 × 684
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,838.34x = 1,886,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886,321.52/1,838.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.10

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