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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,315.28, 3,193.71 and 1,684.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,315.28, 3,193.71 and 1,684.97 is: 2,324.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,315.28 : 3,193.71 = 1,684.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,315.28/3,193.71 = 1,684.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,315.28x = 3,193.71 × 1,684.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,315.28x = 5,381,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,381,289.57/2,315.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.25

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