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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,314.53, 3,192.68 and 1,684.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,314.53, 3,192.68 and 1,684.22 is: 2,323.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,314.53 : 3,192.68 = 1,684.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,314.53/3,192.68 = 1,684.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,314.53x = 3,192.68 × 1,684.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,314.53x = 5,377,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,377,163.76/2,314.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.22

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