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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.48, 2,323.11 and 937.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.48, 2,323.11 and 937.42 is: 1,293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.48 : 2,323.11 = 937.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.48/2,323.11 = 937.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.48x = 2,323.11 × 937.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.48x = 2,177,729.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,729.78/1,683.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.59

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