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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.92, 4,530.04 and 1,720.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.92, 4,530.04 and 1,720.80 is: 2,577.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.92 : 4,530.04 = 1,720.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.92/4,530.04 = 1,720.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.92x = 4,530.04 × 1,720.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.92x = 7,795,292.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,795,292.83/3,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,577.02

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