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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,182.34, 3,009.56 and 1,684.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,182.34, 3,009.56 and 1,684.19 is: 2,322.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,182.34 : 3,009.56 = 1,684.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,182.34/3,009.56 = 1,684.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,182.34x = 3,009.56 × 1,684.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,182.34x = 5,068,647.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,647.39/2,182.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.58

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