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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722, 2,376.36 and 1,101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722, 2,376.36 and 1,101.84 is: 1,520.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722 : 2,376.36 = 1,101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722/2,376.36 = 1,101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722x = 2,376.36 × 1,101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722x = 2,618,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,368.50/1,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.54

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