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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.74, 2,322.28 and 936.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.74, 2,322.28 and 936.68 is: 1,292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.74 : 2,322.28 = 936.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.74/2,322.28 = 936.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.74x = 2,322.28 × 936.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.74x = 2,175,217.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,217.52/1,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.67

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