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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.40, 2,376.79 and 936.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.40, 2,376.79 and 936.43 is: 1,292.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.40 : 2,376.79 = 936.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.40/2,376.79 = 936.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.40x = 2,376.79 × 936.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.40x = 2,225,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,697.46/1,722.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.21

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