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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.64, 2,377.26 and 936.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.64, 2,377.26 and 936.69 is: 1,292.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.64 : 2,377.26 = 936.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.64/2,377.26 = 936.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.64x = 2,377.26 × 936.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.64x = 2,226,746.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,226,746.75/1,722.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.64

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