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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.80, 5,517.72 and 1,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.80, 5,517.72 and 1,729.20 is: 2,594.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.80 : 5,517.72 = 1,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.80/5,517.72 = 1,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.80x = 5,517.72 × 1,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.80x = 9,541,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,541,241.42/3,676.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,594.99

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