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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.51, 3,490.72 and 683.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.51, 3,490.72 and 683.62 is: 1,025.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.51 : 3,490.72 = 683.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.51/3,490.72 = 683.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.51x = 3,490.72 × 683.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.51x = 2,386,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,326.01/2,327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.27

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