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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.49, 3,491.79 and 684.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.49, 3,491.79 and 684.09 is: 1,026.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.49 : 3,491.79 = 684.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.49/3,491.79 = 684.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.49x = 3,491.79 × 684.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.49x = 2,388,698.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,698.62/2,327.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.30

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