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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.40, 4,166.10 and 1,720.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.40, 4,166.10 and 1,720.35 is: 2,580.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.40 : 4,166.10 = 1,720.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.40/4,166.10 = 1,720.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.40x = 4,166.10 × 1,720.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.40x = 7,167,150.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,167,150.14/2,777.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.53

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