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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.82, 2,320.82 and 935.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.82, 2,320.82 and 935.74 is: 1,291.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.82 : 2,320.82 = 935.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.82/2,320.82 = 935.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.82x = 2,320.82 × 935.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.82x = 2,171,684.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,684.11/1,681.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.27

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