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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,728.91, 2,381.97 and 1,286.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,728.91, 2,381.97 and 1,286.11 is: 1,771.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,728.91 : 2,381.97 = 1,286.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,728.91/2,381.97 = 1,286.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,728.91x = 2,381.97 × 1,286.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,728.91x = 3,063,475.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,475.44/1,728.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,771.91

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