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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.04, 3,490.44 and 683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.04, 3,490.44 and 683.60 is: 1,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.04 : 3,490.44 = 683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.04/3,490.44 = 683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.04x = 3,490.44 × 683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.04x = 2,386,064.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,064.78/2,327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.36

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