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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,388.83, 3,297.12 and 1,684.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,388.83, 3,297.12 and 1,684.13 is: 2,324.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,388.83 : 3,297.12 = 1,684.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,388.83/3,297.12 = 1,684.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,388.83x = 3,297.12 × 1,684.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,388.83x = 5,552,778.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,778.71/2,388.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.48

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