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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.15, 2,368.31 and 930.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.15, 2,368.31 and 930.21 is: 1,283.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.15 : 2,368.31 = 930.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.15/2,368.31 = 930.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.15x = 2,368.31 × 930.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.15x = 2,203,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,020.99/1,716.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.70

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