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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.03, 2,320.92 and 935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.03, 2,320.92 and 935.97 is: 1,291.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.03 : 2,320.92 = 935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.03/2,320.92 = 935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.03x = 2,320.92 × 935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.03x = 2,172,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,302.79/1,682.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.48

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