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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.85, 3,491.31 and 684.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.85, 3,491.31 and 684.03 is: 1,025.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.85 : 3,491.31 = 684.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.85/3,491.31 = 684.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.85x = 3,491.31 × 684.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.85x = 2,388,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,160.78/2,327.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.91

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