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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.46, 2,320.21 and 935.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.46, 2,320.21 and 935.30 is: 1,290.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.46 : 2,320.21 = 935.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.46/2,320.21 = 935.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.46x = 2,320.21 × 935.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.46x = 2,170,086.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,170,086.33/1,681.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.60

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