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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.27, 2,376.81 and 936.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.27, 2,376.81 and 936.39 is: 1,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.27 : 2,376.81 = 936.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.27/2,376.81 = 936.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.27x = 2,376.81 × 936.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.27x = 2,225,621.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,621.12/1,722.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.26

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