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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,683.51, 2,323.08 and 937.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,683.51, 2,323.08 and 937.44 is: 1,293.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,683.51 : 2,323.08 = 937.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,683.51/2,323.08 = 937.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,683.51x = 2,323.08 × 937.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,683.51x = 2,177,748.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,748.12/1,683.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.58

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