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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.30, 3,951.35 and 1,684.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.30, 3,951.35 and 1,684.37 is: 2,324.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.30 : 3,951.35 = 1,684.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.30/3,951.35 = 1,684.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.30x = 3,951.35 × 1,684.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.30x = 6,655,535.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,655,535.40/2,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.43

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