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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,721.67, 2,375.96 and 935.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,721.67, 2,375.96 and 935.77 is: 1,291.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,721.67 : 2,375.96 = 935.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,721.67/2,375.96 = 935.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,721.67x = 2,375.96 × 935.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,721.67x = 2,223,348.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,348.56/1,721.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.39

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