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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.22, 2,322.99 and 937.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.22, 2,322.99 and 937.35 is: 1,293.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.22 : 2,322.99 = 937.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.22/2,322.99 = 937.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.22x = 2,322.99 × 937.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.22x = 2,177,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,443.06/1,683.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.62

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