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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,425.94, 3,632.66 and 1,684.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,425.94, 3,632.66 and 1,684.47 is: 2,522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,425.94 : 3,632.66 = 1,684.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,425.94/3,632.66 = 1,684.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,425.94x = 3,632.66 × 1,684.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,425.94x = 6,119,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,119,106.79/2,425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,522.37

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