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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,280.40, 4,920.60 and 1,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,280.40, 4,920.60 and 1,725.20 is: 2,587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,280.40 : 4,920.60 = 1,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,280.40/4,920.60 = 1,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,280.40x = 4,920.60 × 1,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,280.40x = 8,489,019.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,489,019.12/3,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,587.80

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