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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.44, 2,376.94 and 936.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.44, 2,376.94 and 936.47 is: 1,292.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.44 : 2,376.94 = 936.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.44/2,376.94 = 936.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.44x = 2,376.94 × 936.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.44x = 2,225,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,933.00/1,722.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.31

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