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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.13, 2,375.17 and 935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.13, 2,375.17 and 935.19 is: 1,290.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.13 : 2,375.17 = 935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.13/2,375.17 = 935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.13x = 2,375.17 × 935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.13x = 2,221,235.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,235.23/1,721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.57

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