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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.12, 3,492.69 and 684.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.12, 3,492.69 and 684.63 is: 1,027.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.12 : 3,492.69 = 684.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.12/3,492.69 = 684.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.12x = 3,492.69 × 684.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.12x = 2,391,200.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,200.35/2,328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.09

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