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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,737.81, 2,398.17 and 951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,737.81, 2,398.17 and 951.86 is: 1,313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,737.81 : 2,398.17 = 951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,737.81/2,398.17 = 951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,737.81x = 2,398.17 × 951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,737.81x = 2,282,710.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,710.11/1,737.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.56

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