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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.80, 3,757.20 and 1,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.80, 3,757.20 and 1,727.20 is: 2,590.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.80 : 3,757.20 = 1,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.80/3,757.20 = 1,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.80x = 3,757.20 × 1,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.80x = 6,489,435.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,489,435.84/2,504.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.80

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