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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,723, 2,377.68 and 937.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,723, 2,377.68 and 937.03 is: 1,293.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,723 : 2,377.68 = 937.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,723/2,377.68 = 937.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,723x = 2,377.68 × 937.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,723x = 2,227,957.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,957.49/1,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.07

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