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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.74, 2,322.10 and 936.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.74, 2,322.10 and 936.76 is: 1,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.74 : 2,322.10 = 936.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.74/2,322.10 = 936.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.74x = 2,322.10 × 936.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.74x = 2,175,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,250.40/1,682.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.68

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