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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.66, 2,322.14 and 936.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.66, 2,322.14 and 936.57 is: 1,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.66 : 2,322.14 = 936.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.66/2,322.14 = 936.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.66x = 2,322.14 × 936.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.66x = 2,174,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,837.62/1,682.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.50

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