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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.76, 3,939.44 and 1,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.76, 3,939.44 and 1,720.80 is: 2,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.76 : 3,939.44 = 1,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.76/3,939.44 = 1,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.76x = 3,939.44 × 1,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.76x = 6,778,988.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,778,988.35/2,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,373.79

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