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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,200.20, 3,293.90 and 1,729.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,200.20, 3,293.90 and 1,729.80 is: 2,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,200.20 : 3,293.90 = 1,729.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,200.20/3,293.90 = 1,729.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,200.20x = 3,293.90 × 1,729.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,200.20x = 5,697,788.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,697,788.22/2,200.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,589.67

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