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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.24, 2,397.84 and 991.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.24, 2,397.84 and 991.62 is: 1,368.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.24 : 2,397.84 = 991.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.24/2,397.84 = 991.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.24x = 2,397.84 × 991.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.24x = 2,377,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,746.10/1,737.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.69

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