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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.98, 3,789.48 and 1,684.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.98, 3,789.48 and 1,684.40 is: 2,323.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.98 : 3,789.48 = 1,684.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.98/3,789.48 = 1,684.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.98x = 3,789.48 × 1,684.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.98x = 6,382,987.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,382,987.48/2,746.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.64

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