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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.51, 2,376.99 and 936.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.51, 2,376.99 and 936.54 is: 1,292.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.51 : 2,376.99 = 936.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.51/2,376.99 = 936.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.51x = 2,376.99 × 936.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.51x = 2,226,146.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,146.21/1,722.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.39

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