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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.39, 4,922.04 and 1,720.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.39, 4,922.04 and 1,720.02 is: 2,580.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.39 : 4,922.04 = 1,720.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.39/4,922.04 = 1,720.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.39x = 4,922.04 × 1,720.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.39x = 8,466,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,466,007.24/3,280.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.79

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