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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.62, 2,397.92 and 991.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.62, 2,397.92 and 991.61 is: 1,368.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.62 : 2,397.92 = 991.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.62/2,397.92 = 991.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.62x = 2,397.92 × 991.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.62x = 2,377,789.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,789.46/1,737.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.42

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