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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.86, 2,320.99 and 935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.86, 2,320.99 and 935.82 is: 1,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.86 : 2,320.99 = 935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.86/2,320.99 = 935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.86x = 2,320.99 × 935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.86x = 2,172,020.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,020.68/1,681.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.44

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