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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.83, 2,322.42 and 936.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.83, 2,322.42 and 936.91 is: 1,293.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.83 : 2,322.42 = 936.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.83/2,322.42 = 936.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.83x = 2,322.42 × 936.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.83x = 2,175,898.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,898.52/1,682.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.00

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