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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.20, 3,889.44 and 1,730.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.20, 3,889.44 and 1,730.24 is: 2,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.20 : 3,889.44 = 1,730.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.20/3,889.44 = 1,730.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.20x = 3,889.44 × 1,730.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.20x = 6,729,664.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,729,664.67/2,595.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,593.12

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