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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.36, 2,397.34 and 991.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.36, 2,397.34 and 991.24 is: 1,367.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.36 : 2,397.34 = 991.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.36/2,397.34 = 991.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.36x = 2,397.34 × 991.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.36x = 2,376,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,339.30/1,737.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.79

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