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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,036.45, 4,556.70 and 1,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,036.45, 4,556.70 and 1,720.20 is: 2,581.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,036.45 : 4,556.70 = 1,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,036.45/4,556.70 = 1,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,036.45x = 4,556.70 × 1,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,036.45x = 7,838,435.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,838,435.34/3,036.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.45

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