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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.24, 3,492.96 and 684.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.24, 3,492.96 and 684.72 is: 1,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.24 : 3,492.96 = 684.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.24/3,492.96 = 684.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.24x = 3,492.96 × 684.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.24x = 2,391,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,699.57/2,328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.26

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