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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.74, 3,491.82 and 684.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.74, 3,491.82 and 684.30 is: 1,026.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.74 : 3,491.82 = 684.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.74/3,491.82 = 684.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.74x = 3,491.82 × 684.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.74x = 2,389,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,452.43/2,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.51

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