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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,716.22, 2,368.40 and 930.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,716.22, 2,368.40 and 930.28 is: 1,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,716.22 : 2,368.40 = 930.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,716.22/2,368.40 = 930.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,716.22x = 2,368.40 × 930.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,716.22x = 2,203,275.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,275.15/1,716.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.80

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