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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,327.88, 3,492.15 and 684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,327.88, 3,492.15 and 684.54 is: 1,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,327.88 : 3,492.15 = 684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,327.88/3,492.15 = 684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,327.88x = 3,492.15 × 684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,327.88x = 2,390,516.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,516.36/2,327.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.91

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