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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.42, 2,376.95 and 936.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.42, 2,376.95 and 936.47 is: 1,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.42 : 2,376.95 = 936.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.42/2,376.95 = 936.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.42x = 2,376.95 × 936.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.42x = 2,225,941.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,941.74/1,722.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.33

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