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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.84, 2,320.84 and 935.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.84, 2,320.84 and 935.76 is: 1,291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.84 : 2,320.84 = 935.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.84/2,320.84 = 935.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.84x = 2,320.84 × 935.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.84x = 2,171,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,749.24/1,681.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.29

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