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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.13, 2,319.88 and 935.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.13, 2,319.88 and 935.08 is: 1,290.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.13 : 2,319.88 = 935.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.13/2,319.88 = 935.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.13x = 2,319.88 × 935.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.13x = 2,169,273.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169,273.39/1,681.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.37

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