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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.67, 2,582.21 and 981.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.67, 2,582.21 and 981.38 is: 1,471.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.67 : 2,582.21 = 981.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.67/2,582.21 = 981.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.67x = 2,582.21 × 981.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.67x = 2,534,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,534,138.16/1,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.05

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