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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.45, 2,587.77 and 1,107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.45, 2,587.77 and 1,107.36 is: 1,663.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.45 : 2,587.77 = 1,107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.45/2,587.77 = 1,107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.45x = 2,587.77 × 1,107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.45x = 2,865,592.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,865,592.99/1,722.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.67

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