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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,840.58, 3,918.96 and 1,720.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,840.58, 3,918.96 and 1,720.71 is: 2,373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,840.58 : 3,918.96 = 1,720.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,840.58/3,918.96 = 1,720.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,840.58x = 3,918.96 × 1,720.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,840.58x = 6,743,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,743,393.66/2,840.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.95

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