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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,717.87, 2,370.67 and 931.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,717.87, 2,370.67 and 931.91 is: 1,286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,717.87 : 2,370.67 = 931.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,717.87/2,370.67 = 931.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,717.87x = 2,370.67 × 931.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,717.87x = 2,209,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,246.42/1,717.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.04

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