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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.98, 2,377.68 and 937.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.98, 2,377.68 and 937.01 is: 1,293.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.98 : 2,377.68 = 937.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.98/2,377.68 = 937.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.98x = 2,377.68 × 937.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.98x = 2,227,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,909.94/1,722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.06

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