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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.24, 3,491.19 and 683.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.24, 3,491.19 and 683.55 is: 1,025.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.24 : 3,491.19 = 683.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.24/3,491.19 = 683.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.24x = 3,491.19 × 683.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.24x = 2,386,402.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,402.92/2,327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.42

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