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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,863.30, 3,951.72 and 1,684.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,863.30, 3,951.72 and 1,684.48 is: 2,324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,863.30 : 3,951.72 = 1,684.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,863.30/3,951.72 = 1,684.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,863.30x = 3,951.72 × 1,684.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,863.30x = 6,656,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,656,593.31/2,863.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.80

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