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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.27, 2,375.36 and 935.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.27, 2,375.36 and 935.32 is: 1,290.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.27 : 2,375.36 = 935.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.27/2,375.36 = 935.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.27x = 2,375.36 × 935.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.27x = 2,221,721.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,721.72/1,721.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.75

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