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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.57, 2,397.81 and 951.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.57, 2,397.81 and 951.61 is: 1,313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.57 : 2,397.81 = 951.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.57/2,397.81 = 951.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.57x = 2,397.81 × 951.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.57x = 2,281,782.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,782.35/1,737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.21

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