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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,682.97, 2,322.24 and 936.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,682.97, 2,322.24 and 936.93 is: 1,292.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,682.97 : 2,322.24 = 936.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,682.97/2,322.24 = 936.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,682.97x = 2,322.24 × 936.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,682.97x = 2,175,776.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,776.32/1,682.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.82

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