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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.31, 3,490.47 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.31, 3,490.47 and 683.40 is: 1,024.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.31 : 3,490.47 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.31/3,490.47 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.31x = 3,490.47 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.31x = 2,385,387.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,387.20/2,327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.95

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