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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.55, 3,491.34 and 684.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.55, 3,491.34 and 684.12 is: 1,026.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.55 : 3,491.34 = 684.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.55/3,491.34 = 684.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.55x = 3,491.34 × 684.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.55x = 2,388,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,495.52/2,327.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.18

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