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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,984.65, 2,732.58 and 1,685.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,984.65, 2,732.58 and 1,685.27 is: 2,320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,984.65 : 2,732.58 = 1,685.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,984.65/2,732.58 = 1,685.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,984.65x = 2,732.58 × 1,685.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,984.65x = 4,605,135.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,135.10/1,984.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.38

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