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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,326.92, 3,491.09 and 683.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,326.92, 3,491.09 and 683.49 is: 1,025.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,326.92 : 3,491.09 = 683.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,326.92/3,491.09 = 683.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,326.92x = 3,491.09 × 683.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,326.92x = 2,386,125.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,125.10/2,326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.44

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