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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.93, 5,370.99 and 1,730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.93, 5,370.99 and 1,730.49 is: 2,595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.93 : 5,370.99 = 1,730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.93/5,370.99 = 1,730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.93x = 5,370.99 × 1,730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.93x = 9,294,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,444.49/3,580.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,595.54

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