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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.57, 2,397.87 and 951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.57, 2,397.87 and 951.60 is: 1,313.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.57 : 2,397.87 = 951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.57/2,397.87 = 951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.57x = 2,397.87 × 951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.57x = 2,281,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,281,813.09/1,737.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.22

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