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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.13, 2,376.54 and 936.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.13, 2,376.54 and 936.16 is: 1,291.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.13 : 2,376.54 = 936.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.13/2,376.54 = 936.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.13x = 2,376.54 × 936.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.13x = 2,224,815.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,224,815.75/1,722.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.90

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