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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.61, 2,581.11 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.61, 2,581.11 and 899.37 is: 1,348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.61 : 2,581.11 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.61/2,581.11 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.61x = 2,581.11 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.61x = 2,321,372.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,372.90/1,721.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.37

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