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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,862.94, 3,951.39 and 1,684.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,862.94, 3,951.39 and 1,684.84 is: 2,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,862.94 : 3,951.39 = 1,684.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,862.94/3,951.39 = 1,684.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,862.94x = 3,951.39 × 1,684.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,862.94x = 6,657,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,657,459.93/2,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,325.39

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