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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.98, 2,320.86 and 935.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.98, 2,320.86 and 935.93 is: 1,291.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.98 : 2,320.86 = 935.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.98/2,320.86 = 935.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.98x = 2,320.86 × 935.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.98x = 2,172,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,150.90/1,681.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.42

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