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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.61, 2,397.51 and 991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.61, 2,397.51 and 991.36 is: 1,367.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.61 : 2,397.51 = 991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.61/2,397.51 = 991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.61x = 2,397.51 × 991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.61x = 2,376,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,376,795.51/1,737.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.85

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