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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.58, 2,665.53 and 1,682.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.58, 2,665.53 and 1,682.82 is: 2,322.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.58 : 2,665.53 = 1,682.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.58/2,665.53 = 1,682.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.58x = 2,665.53 × 1,682.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.58x = 4,485,607.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,607.19/1,931.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.25

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