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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.98, 2,377.72 and 937.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.98, 2,377.72 and 937.04 is: 1,293.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.98 : 2,377.72 = 937.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.98/2,377.72 = 937.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.98x = 2,377.72 × 937.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.98x = 2,228,018.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,018.75/1,722.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.12

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