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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.29, 2,376.77 and 936.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.29, 2,376.77 and 936.35 is: 1,292.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.29 : 2,376.77 = 936.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.29/2,376.77 = 936.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.29x = 2,376.77 × 936.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.29x = 2,225,488.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,488.59/1,722.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.17

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