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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984, 2,973.68 and 684.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984, 2,973.68 and 684.32 is: 1,025.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984 : 2,973.68 = 684.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984/2,973.68 = 684.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984x = 2,973.68 × 684.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984x = 2,034,948.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,948.70/1,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.68

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