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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.66, 2,376.15 and 1,162.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.66, 2,376.15 and 1,162.94 is: 1,605.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.66 : 2,376.15 = 1,162.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.66/2,376.15 = 1,162.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.66x = 2,376.15 × 1,162.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.66x = 2,763,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,319.88/1,721.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.03

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