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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.15, 2,372.36 and 1,372.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.15, 2,372.36 and 1,372.23 is: 1,890.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.15 : 2,372.36 = 1,372.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.15/2,372.36 = 1,372.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.15x = 2,372.36 × 1,372.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.15x = 3,255,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,416.70/1,722.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,890.32

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