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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.66, 2,580.54 and 1,306.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.66, 2,580.54 and 1,306.92 is: 1,957.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.66 : 2,580.54 = 1,306.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.66/2,580.54 = 1,306.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.66x = 2,580.54 × 1,306.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.66x = 3,372,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,372,559.34/1,722.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,957.76

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