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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.87, 2,322.08 and 936.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.87, 2,322.08 and 936.81 is: 1,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.87 : 2,322.08 = 936.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.87/2,322.08 = 936.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.87x = 2,322.08 × 936.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.87x = 2,175,350.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,350.11/1,682.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.64

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