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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.21, 2,266.30 and 934.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.21, 2,266.30 and 934.03 is: 1,288.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.21 : 2,266.30 = 934.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.21/2,266.30 = 934.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.21x = 2,266.30 × 934.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.21x = 2,116,792.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,116,792.19/1,642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,288.99

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