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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,179.88, 4,771.86 and 1,720.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,179.88, 4,771.86 and 1,720.08 is: 2,581.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,179.88 : 4,771.86 = 1,720.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,179.88/4,771.86 = 1,720.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,179.88x = 4,771.86 × 1,720.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,179.88x = 8,207,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,207,980.95/3,179.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,581.22

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