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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.13, 2,372.36 and 1,279.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.13, 2,372.36 and 1,279.26 is: 1,762.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.13 : 2,372.36 = 1,279.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.13/2,372.36 = 1,279.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.13x = 2,372.36 × 1,279.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.13x = 3,034,858.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,858.86/1,722.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.27

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