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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.20, 3,290.60 and 1,720.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.20, 3,290.60 and 1,720.59 is: 2,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.20 : 3,290.60 = 1,720.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.20/3,290.60 = 1,720.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.20x = 3,290.60 × 1,720.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.20x = 5,661,779.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,661,779.09/2,385.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.72

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