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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,328.42, 3,492.96 and 684.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,328.42, 3,492.96 and 684.74 is: 1,027.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,328.42 : 3,492.96 = 684.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,328.42/3,492.96 = 684.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,328.42x = 3,492.96 × 684.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,328.42x = 2,391,769.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,769.43/2,328.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.21

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