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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.93, 2,321.13 and 935.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.93, 2,321.13 and 935.86 is: 1,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.93 : 2,321.13 = 935.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.93/2,321.13 = 935.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.93x = 2,321.13 × 935.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.93x = 2,172,252.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,252.72/1,681.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.52

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