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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.29, 2,375.39 and 935.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.29, 2,375.39 and 935.35 is: 1,290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.29 : 2,375.39 = 935.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.29/2,375.39 = 935.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.29x = 2,375.39 × 935.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.29x = 2,221,821.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,821.04/1,721.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.79

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