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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.54, 2,374.92 and 1,091.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.54, 2,374.92 and 1,091.64 is: 1,505.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.54 : 2,374.92 = 1,091.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.54/2,374.92 = 1,091.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.54x = 2,374.92 × 1,091.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.54x = 2,592,557.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,557.67/1,721.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.95

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