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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.06, 2,373.69 and 934.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.06, 2,373.69 and 934.18 is: 1,289.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.06 : 2,373.69 = 934.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.06/2,373.69 = 934.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.06x = 2,373.69 × 934.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.06x = 2,217,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,217,453.72/1,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.17

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