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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.31, 3,491.97 and 684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.31, 3,491.97 and 684.40 is: 1,026.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.31 : 3,491.97 = 684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.31/3,491.97 = 684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.31x = 3,491.97 × 684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.31x = 2,389,904.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,904.27/2,328.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.45

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