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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.62, 3,769.84 and 1,684.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.62, 3,769.84 and 1,684.07 is: 2,323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.62 : 3,769.84 = 1,684.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.62/3,769.84 = 1,684.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.62x = 3,769.84 × 1,684.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.62x = 6,348,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,348,674.45/2,732.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.29

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