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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.97, 2,322.54 and 936.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.97, 2,322.54 and 936.98 is: 1,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.97 : 2,322.54 = 936.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.97/2,322.54 = 936.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.97x = 2,322.54 × 936.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.97x = 2,176,162.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,162.76/1,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.05

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