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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.06, 5,371.79 and 1,730.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.06, 5,371.79 and 1,730.14 is: 2,596.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.06 : 5,371.79 = 1,730.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.06/5,371.79 = 1,730.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.06x = 5,371.79 × 1,730.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.06x = 9,293,948.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,293,948.75/3,580.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,596.03

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