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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.63, 2,375.84 and 935.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.63, 2,375.84 and 935.67 is: 1,291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.63 : 2,375.84 = 935.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.63/2,375.84 = 935.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.63x = 2,375.84 × 935.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.63x = 2,223,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,013.46/1,721.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.23

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