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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,722.80, 2,580.60 and 1,289.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,722.80, 2,580.60 and 1,289.36 is: 1,931.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,722.80 : 2,580.60 = 1,289.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,722.80/2,580.60 = 1,289.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,722.80x = 2,580.60 × 1,289.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,722.80x = 3,327,322.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,327,322.42/1,722.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.35

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