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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.60, 3,444.90 and 1,720.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.60, 3,444.90 and 1,720.60 is: 2,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.60 : 3,444.90 = 1,720.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.60/3,444.90 = 1,720.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.60x = 3,444.90 × 1,720.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.60x = 5,927,294.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,927,294.94/2,296.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.90

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