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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,720.83, 2,582.19 and 930.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,720.83, 2,582.19 and 930.17 is: 1,395.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,720.83 : 2,582.19 = 930.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,720.83/2,582.19 = 930.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,720.83x = 2,582.19 × 930.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,720.83x = 2,401,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,401,862.76/1,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.76

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