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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.64, 2,375.87 and 935.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.64, 2,375.87 and 935.69 is: 1,291.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.64 : 2,375.87 = 935.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.64/2,375.87 = 935.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.64x = 2,375.87 × 935.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.64x = 2,223,061.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,061.24/1,721.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.25

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