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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.94, 5,353.56 and 1,720.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.94, 5,353.56 and 1,720.62 is: 2,580.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.94 : 5,353.56 = 1,720.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.94/5,353.56 = 1,720.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.94x = 5,353.56 × 1,720.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.94x = 9,211,442.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,211,442.41/3,569.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,580.28

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