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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.83, 2,321.04 and 935.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.83, 2,321.04 and 935.91 is: 1,291.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.83 : 2,321.04 = 935.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.83/2,321.04 = 935.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.83x = 2,321.04 × 935.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.83x = 2,172,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,284.55/1,681.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.62

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