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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.45, 3,814.08 and 1,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.45, 3,814.08 and 1,720.77 is: 2,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.45 : 3,814.08 = 1,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.45/3,814.08 = 1,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.45x = 3,814.08 × 1,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.45x = 6,563,154.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,154.44/2,544.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.40

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