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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,800.08, 5,698.44 and 1,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,800.08, 5,698.44 and 1,720 is: 2,579.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,800.08 : 5,698.44 = 1,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,800.08/5,698.44 = 1,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,800.08x = 5,698.44 × 1,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,800.08x = 9,801,316.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801,316.80/3,800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,579.24

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