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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.06, 2,321.10 and 935.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.06, 2,321.10 and 935.97 is: 1,291.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.06 : 2,321.10 = 935.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.06/2,321.10 = 935.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.06x = 2,321.10 × 935.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.06x = 2,172,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,479.97/1,682.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.56

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