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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.84, 2,332.62 and 1,293.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.84, 2,332.62 and 1,293.99 is: 1,784.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.84 : 2,332.62 = 1,293.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.84/2,332.62 = 1,293.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.84x = 2,332.62 × 1,293.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.84x = 3,018,380.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,380.48/1,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.08

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