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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.13, 3,225.71 and 1,720.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.13, 3,225.71 and 1,720.37 is: 2,576.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.13 : 3,225.71 = 1,720.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.13/3,225.71 = 1,720.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.13x = 3,225.71 × 1,720.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.13x = 5,549,417.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,417.40/2,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,576.18

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