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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.22, 2,375.25 and 935.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.22, 2,375.25 and 935.27 is: 1,290.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.22 : 2,375.25 = 935.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.22/2,375.25 = 935.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.22x = 2,375.25 × 935.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.22x = 2,221,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,493.59/1,721.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.65

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