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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.50, 3,659.07 and 1,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.50, 3,659.07 and 1,720 is: 2,373.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.50 : 3,659.07 = 1,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.50/3,659.07 = 1,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.50x = 3,659.07 × 1,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.50x = 6,293,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,293,600.40/2,651.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.60

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