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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,376.38, 3,565.29 and 1,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,376.38, 3,565.29 and 1,684.40 is: 2,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,376.38 : 3,565.29 = 1,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,376.38/3,565.29 = 1,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,376.38x = 3,565.29 × 1,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,376.38x = 6,005,356.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,005,356.65/2,376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,527.11

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