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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.84, 2,377.50 and 936.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.84, 2,377.50 and 936.89 is: 1,292.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.84 : 2,377.50 = 936.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.84/2,377.50 = 936.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.84x = 2,377.50 × 936.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.84x = 2,227,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,444.09/1,722.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.89

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